Tile
1863 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Joseph-Théodore Deck (1823-1891), born in Guebwiller, Alsace, was apprenticed to a traditional stove-making firm in Strasbourg, learning his trade there and then in other centres in Germany and Austria. He moved to Paris in about 1851 as overseer for the Dumas stove and tile firm, and in 1855 opened his own studio and, later his own retail shop, with his brother Xavier. He invited many well-known painters of the day to design decorations and also to paint some wares directly. Deck specialised in researching glazes and colours, inspired by the ceramics of the Middle and Far East. In 1887, only three years before his death, he became Director of the National Manufactory at Sèvres.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware, painted |
| Brief description | Portion of a frieze, enamelled earthenware with floral decoration in Persian style, Theodore Deck, 19th century French |
| Physical description | Panel; portion of a frieze, enamelled earthenware, floral decoration on light blue ground, with border of dark blue and yellow, the design in Persian style, 19th century French Panel (in two parts with 17A-1865) painted in colours in persian style |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'TH DECK 1863' painted on reverse of both parts Note see also 17A-1865 |
| Object history | In two parts: 17 & 17A-1865 |
| Summary | Joseph-Théodore Deck (1823-1891), born in Guebwiller, Alsace, was apprenticed to a traditional stove-making firm in Strasbourg, learning his trade there and then in other centres in Germany and Austria. He moved to Paris in about 1851 as overseer for the Dumas stove and tile firm, and in 1855 opened his own studio and, later his own retail shop, with his brother Xavier. He invited many well-known painters of the day to design decorations and also to paint some wares directly. Deck specialised in researching glazes and colours, inspired by the ceramics of the Middle and Far East. In 1887, only three years before his death, he became Director of the National Manufactory at Sèvres. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 17-1865 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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