Rating and value of works, drawings, paintings by François Lembo

An atypical French ceramist, François Lembo (1930-2013) was a key artist in the decorative arts of the 60s and 70s. Known for his mirrors, François Lembo surprises with his style inspired by Byzantine religious art. 

If you own a work by artist François Lembo or based on his work and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will guide you. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on the current market. Thereafter, if you wish to sell your work, we will direct you to the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Ceramist's rating and value

Because of their unique style, objects by François Lembo are common on the art market. Highly appreciated, the artist's works, particularly his mirrors, are highly prized at auction and fetch significant sums under the auctioneer's hammer  his pieces sell for between 80 and 1,350. For example, a creation by François Lembo can fetch thousands of euros at auction.

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

The artist's works and style

François Lembo's style is inspired by Byzantine and Oriental art. Best known for his mirrors, the artist also creates crucifixes and religious icons.

Easily recognizable by their gilding and iridescent enamels, Lembo's objects are highly appreciated and find their perfect place in an interior.

The life of François Lembo

François Lembo was born in Vallauris in 1930. He soon trained as a ceramist as an apprentice in the Calva and Rossignol workshops.

After completing his apprenticeship and military service, Lembo spent three years working alongside his father-in-law, Marc Roussel. He subsequently opened his own workshop in Vallauris in 1960.

Influenced by the Byzantine art he discovered at Roussel, François Lembo created mirrors and crosses in an oriental style. He also creates Russian icons. These ceramic pieces are adorned with gilding and iridescent, pearl-like enamels, imitating precious gems.

For over twenty years, François Lembo remained faithful to his favorite themes, devoting himself mainly to the creation of mirrors and icons, which are exhibited in M. Dubois's "Terre de Provence" gallery.

For over twenty years, François Lembo remained faithful to his favorite themes, devoting himself mainly to the creation of mirrors and icons, which are exhibited in M. Dubois's "Terre de Provence" gallery. Dubois's "Terre de Provence" gallery.

His most common religious representations include Virgins with Child, Saint George slaying the dragon and the beardless young Christ.

His mirrors have often been confused with those of Mithé Espelt.

François Lembo passed on his passion to his son. Today, Renaud Lembo continues his father's legacy by creating mirrors in a different style.

His signature

Not all of François Lembo's work is signed.

Although there are variations, here is a first example of his signature:

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