JEAN VAN DONGEN (1883-1970) Tortue, the model designed around [1926], the garden version presented at the 37th exhibition of the Société des Artistes Indépendants, Paris, 1926. Anthropomorphic bowl. Green glazed ceramic proof. Minor restorations. Signed Jean Van DONGEN under the base. H. 13.5 cm - L. 34 cm - W. 21.5 cm Exhibitions and related works: - 37th exhibition of the Société des Artistes Indépendants - Palais de Bois, Porte Maillot, Paris, March 20 - May 2, 1926. The garden version of our bowl was exhibited at this show. - Ceramics by Jean Van Dongen - Galerie La Crémaillère, Paris, May 1927. A turtle bowl was exhibited at this show. Bibliography and related works: - Société des Artistes Indépendants - Catalogue of the 37th exhibition - Palais de Bois, Porte Maillot, Paris (March 20 - May 2, 1926). A model very close to our bowl, referenced under number 1008.2, quoted on page 104. - Les Arts de la Maison - Automne & Hiver 1926 (MCMXXVI), Éditions Albert Morancé, Paris. A model very close to our bowl is reproduced on plate XXXVI. - Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant (NRC) - N° of May 5, 1927. A turtle cup quoted in an article entitled "Jan van Dongen te Parijs" about the exhibition of the artist's ceramics at Galerie La Crémaillère, Paris. - De Sumatra Post - N° of June 9, 1927. A turtle cup quoted in an article entitled "Jean Van Dongen" about the artist's ceramics exhibition at Galerie La Crémaillère, Paris.