JEAN LERAT (1913-1992) - LERATOIRON COLLECTION , 1970 Very exceptional sculpture. Sandstone. Original terrace in metal (oxidations) made by the artist. Signed J.J. LERAT, in incised letters towards the base of the sandstone part. With original base : Height : 89 cm - Length : 131 cm - Depth : 46 cmCeramic part only : Height : 68 cm - Length : 131 cmProvenance : Lerat Collection . Exhibitions : - Jean and Jacqueline Lerat, ceramists - Treigny, Château de Ratilly, 1989. - J. J. Lerat - Bourges, Maison de la Culture, Musée du Berry, 1994. to note : This work is referenced under n° 1 in the Lerat archives. [The bestiary of Jean Lerat has developed since his first modeling at La Borne. This work is the result of his research on the simplification of forms. In the summer, this sculpture was moved by Jacqueline to the garden of the house in Bourges]. F.L.