Francois Levallois, a painter and sculptor, who signed his works, L.Francois. studied at the l’Ecole de Beaux-Arts de Douai before progressing to Ecole National Superior de la Ceramique at Sevres. After graduating in 1902, he worked, sculpting and directing, at manufacturers including, Manufacture de Sevres, l’Amandoise, Sainte-Amande les-Eaux, Vallaurris and Sainte Radegonde. Mainly known today for his large output of Art Deco sculptured figures, he occasionally worked at illustration in the same style.