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Under the Aubry family's management, the Toul Bellevue earthenware factory was given a new lease of life, and its innovations won it numerous awards. In 1889, it was declared out of the competition at the Paris exhibition. Between 1860 and 1870, he created some eight stoves; made in ceramic, they turned out to be real masterpieces, like a specimen from the Rothschild château in Ferrière-sur-Marne, now in the Toul museum. Our stove, close to this model, is also of the majolica type, and comprises three levels, with six curved sides in the first part, one of which gives access to the hearth. The main body is embellished with mythological scenes reminiscent of the art of François Boucher. We can confirm that four of his stoves are currently in museums (two in Toul and two in the Musée Lorrain in Nancy), making this stove a rarity on the art market.
identical model at the museum in toul
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