Théodore DECK (1823-1891)

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Théodore DECK (1823-1891)
Fine earthenware dish with celadon background. Decorated on a celadon background of various mosaic patterns in light relief. Central decoration of flower with its eight petals, edge contoured and fine frieze of vine in relief. Signed on the back "Th. Deck" and the medallion with the portrait. Diameter : 34 cm. Theodore Deck is a famous French ceramist of the 19th century. He made his beginnings in Guebviller, made his companionship and tour of Europe, to base himself in Paris in 1847, where he creates his own factory in 1856, works quickly with a well-to-do clientele, and participates in the universal exhibitions from 1855. Very curious and open to contact with other civilizations, he rediscovered enamel formulas and coverings unknown until then in France. He rediscovered the "Persian blue" or "Egyptian sky blue" with its almost electric reflections, now known as Deck Blue. He understands the interest of working with artists to propose a new ceramic, and many works are signed simultaneously by an artist and by himself. Finally he published in 1887, "the earthenware" to make known this art to all and becomes in 1887 also director of the National Manufacture of porcelain of Sevres until his death.
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