DESVRES Antique, Set of 88 French Tiles Napoleon III Era, Antique Tiles, DESVRES Tiles (pattern 47.6x34.6 inch)

19th century
Second Empire style, Napoleon III style
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From: 33930, VENDAYS MONTALIVET, France

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    A set of beautiful and well preserved tiles/tiles from the Napoleon III period. It is very difficult to find one of this kind, a complete set with brown color pattern, hand painted, 140 to 150 years old. It is composed of 88 tiles (121cm x 88cm approximately), each tile measures 11 cm x 11 cm approximately.

    Quantity available: 2 complete patterns of 47.6x34.6 inch

    So, finally, why not bring the French culture and art to your home... Buying from Antikfrenchluxury will allow you to have a piece of France in your home.

    a little history .....

    Although the first traces of pottery date back to Roman times, it was not until the middle of the 18th century that an earthenware industry developed in Desvres. Geological studies in the 19th century confirmed the presence of large deposits of raw material:

    "In the forest of Desvres, by piercing the layer of clay which is immediately under the green chalk, one finds a white layer of ferruginous sand which is used to make earthenware1."

    In 1748, the Boulongne family of potters was present in Desvres; they manufactured tiles until 1848. The Level family took over in 1850, followed by Georges Martel, known as Géo Martel, in 1900.

    In 1764, the notary Jean-François Sta created the first Desvroise faience factory. It was taken over by Louis Alexandre Dupré in 1802. This faience factory ceased its activity in 1810.

    The earthenware factories Géo Martel, Masse, Gabriel Fourmaintraux have now ceased their activity but craftsmen perpetuate the traditions.

    In the 1990's, when the industrial structures of the faience industry lost momentum, some former workers founded their own workshop. Among them, Kristine and Bruno Morel, Jean-Michel Régnier who produces earthenware stoves as well as Philippe Lambert, within the Phildéco workshop.

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    Condition Good
    Style Second Empire style, Napoleon III style (Ironwork, Stone, Architectural Materials of Second Empire style, Napoleon III style Style)
    Period 19th century (Ironwork, Stone, Architectural Materials 19th century)
    Country of origin France
    Artist DESVRES
    Length (cm) 121
    Width (cm) 88
    Materials Earthenware
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days
    Location 33930, VENDAYS MONTALIVET, France
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