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Eric Amourdedieu, in the Académie de Moustiers book, writes about Bérain-style decorations:
"Bérain-style decor, inspired by the ornamentalist Jean I Bérain, found applications in many areas of the decorative arts from the end of the 17th century and throughout the first half of the 18th century: marquetry (tortoiseshell by André Charles Boulle), tapestry (Gobelins) ... and, of course, ceramics. This majestic decor is characterized by its symmetry around a central figure surrounded by interlacing light lacework, in the spirit of the Italian Renaissance. Flat surfaces with geometric motifs (latticework) are sometimes used. The compositions are adorned with busts, caryatids inspired by Antiquity, and precious canopies. Animals (monkeys, birds, etc.) and grotesque or mythological characters add a touch of fantasy.
While these decorations enjoyed considerable success in Moustiers, other factories such as Toulouse also produced them,
In the center of a composition painted in blue monochrome and composed of curves, counter-curves, arabesques and foliage, is a bust of a woman resting on a pedestal, framed by two covered vases. In very good condition, with a few minor enameling defects.
Toulouse, mid-18th century.
Dimensions 39.5 cm x 30 cm.
Ref: B6RJENQDI7