Large Gien earthenware plate model Rambouillet by J. Bertholle

Large earthenware plate from the Manufacture de Gien, Rambouillet pattern.

Designed by Jean Bertholle, in 1955 at the request of the then President of the Republic, René Coty, to equip the prestigious residences that hosted presidential hunting parties.

Animal decor, hand-painted in beautiful shades of green and chocolate.

No flaws to report.

This model is still produced and sold by the Gien factory - price: €320 per 26 cm plate.

Dimensions.
D: 26 cm.

Jean Bertholle: French painter and engraver of the Nouvelle Ecole de Paris.
In 1943, he became artistic director of the Gien earthenware factory (2,000 workers), where he assumed the role of decorator.
In 1957, he gave up his position at the Gien earthenware factory to devote himself entirely to painting.
In 1983, Jean Bertholle was elected member of the Académie des Beaux Arts.

The Gien factory :
The Faïencerie de Gien was founded in Gien in the Loire Valley in 1821 by Englishman Thomas Hall.
La Faïencerie de Gien diversifies both technically and artistically.
Its work is recognized in France and abroad, and wins awards at world's fairs.

The first half of the 20th century saw major social, economic and political upheavals.
The Manufacture sought to maintain the position it had acquired and avoid sinking into the turmoil of the times.
La Faïencerie de Gien continued to grow and move upmarket, offering personalized services bearing the coats of arms of the great families of Europe.
In 1984, a number of famous names joined forces with Gien: Paco Rabanne, Garouste et Bonetti, Andrée Putman, Patrick Jouin, Isabelle de Borchgrave... to design new products and enhance Faïence.

Today, more than ever, Faïencerie de Gien is committed to a program of excellence.
A member of the prestigious Comité Colbert, which groups together the major French luxury brands, it has been awarded the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) label.

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