JACQUET (Paul, 1883-1968) flowerpot SAVOIE ceramics decorated with Fuchsias 1925

JACQUET (Paul, 1883-1968) planter – SAVOIE ceramics decorated with fuchsias, Art Nouveau, 1925. Paul JACQUET was born in PERS-JUSSY on June 23, 1883. He became a teacher, like his father, while preparing to become a drawing teacher. At the Beaux-Arts in Geneva, he became passionate about the works of Rembrandt and Hokuzai. He created a ceramics workshop around 1913. He would pursue both activities concurrently throughout his life. He began to make ceramics in the Savoyard tradition and became a member of the Société des Beaux-Arts de Savoie, then of the Société des Artistes Décorateurs. Paul JACQUET exhibited extensively and collaborated with the PRIMAVERA workshops between 1920 and 1925. Other Parisian artists called upon him, René HERBST (1891-1982) and Francis JOURDAIN (1876-1958) at the same time. He also received the Gold Medal at the 1925 Decorative Arts Exhibition in Paris. This award led to numerous orders and visits from prestigious figures. His ceramic production stopped in 1959. He died in ANNECY on May 4, 1968. Net weight 835 grams. Height 15, diameter 16.5 and resting 8.4 cm. The buyer can also pick up the item on site! Our objects are packaged with the greatest care. We thank you for your great trust.