Joseph-Théodore Deck (1823-91) was a celebrated French potter who ran a successful workshop in Paris for many years in the mid to late 19th century. This workshop, Joseph-Théodore Ceramique Française, produced ceramics in a variety of styles, including in foreign Iznik and Chinese patterns. One of Deck's greatest legacies is the famed bleu de Deck, which … Continue reading Theodore Deck & His Turquoise Treasures
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Chantilly Porcelain: Aristocratic Ambition
Louis Henri de Bourbon, The Prince de Condé, established the Chantilly porcelain factory on the grounds of his château at Chantilly in 1730. Chantilly was considered a 'splendid residence,' and it served as a sort of haven for the Prince away from the Royal Court. Only four years earlier, the Prince de Condé had been … Continue reading Chantilly Porcelain: Aristocratic Ambition
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