French Ceramics

French Pottery from Shipwreck, ca. 1740 | Web Appraisal | Anaheim

Jacques Cousteau, diving, and antique pottery: all of these maritime elements come together when Nicholas Dawes appraises this group of French pottery from a shipwreck in Anaheim, CA!

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A Visit to Gien, France – Home of the World Famous Faïence Pottery

A Visit to Gien, Franne – During our classic cruise aboard hotel barge Renaissance in the Upper Loire & Western Burgundy we visit Gien. Gien is world famous for its faïence, or glazed ceramic pottery. Since 1821 Gien has taken inspiration from the great china-making traditions of Italian Renaissance, Japan, China and 18th century France. But it also has created many original designs. For the world exhibitions, Gien contributed some remarkable monumental pieces. The Museum of Faïence of Gien contains both utility-ware and objets d'art. For more information please see:

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Jean-Nicolas Gérard: “The Potter’s Potter” film about French slipware potter

This documentary follows French slipware potter Jean-Nicolas Gérard as he prepares for his 2013 exhibition at the Goldmark Gallery.

Jean-Nicolas describes himself as an artisan craftsman who, above all, wants his pottery to be used and enjoyed. His work ranges from small mugs, bowls, plates and dishes to large jars and press moulded platters. All are decorated with slip and many with sgraffito and finger marks. He takes the tradition of European slipware and infuses it with elements from modern painting, medieval earthenware and Japanese pottery. In the film we watch him throwing, glazing and decorating and explore the influences that nature and his surrounding landscape have on his pottery.

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Biography – Jean-Nicolas Gérard was born in Brazzaville (Congo) in 1954 and returned to France in 1961. He started studying ceramics in 1978 and was Jean Biagini's student at École des Beaux-Arts in Aix-en-Provence. He also trained with Claire Bogino. Often labelled the potters' potter Gerard's work has a spontaneity that so many strive for.

Gérard's work has now gained international acclaim and he has exhibited all over the world, including America, Australia, China and Japan. He is one of those rare potters who brings genuine life and gusto to contemporary slipware, investing the tradition of terre vernissée with a fresh and expressive energy unlike any other.

What is Goldmark?

A family business started by Mike Goldmark, we've been selling art from the Goldmark Gallery in Uppingham, UK for over 40 years and hold over 50,000 items in stock. Explore a wide range of the very best art and ceramics available to you through our website where you'll also find scholarship pages, books, online catalogues and even GoldmarkTV! Enjoy your visit here:

Furnaces and finesse: France’s Sèvres ceramics factory

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France's Sèvres factory, just outside Paris, has been a mecca for ceramics for nearly three centuries. Every ten years, it's the scene of a very special event: the lighting of the great kiln. For the most recent edition, 40 unique pieces of pottery were created, then put in the furnace for 33 hours for a spectacular final result. FRANCE 24 takes you to discover the factory and its highly skilled team of workers.

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The Riviera town of Vallauris, France’s clay capital

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Located on the French Riviera, Vallauris is the French capital of pottery and ceramics. This tradition dates back to Antiquity. In those days, the inhabitants of Vallauris produced culinary pottery thanks to the clay deposits in the region. In the 19th century, ceramics developed. But the 1950s were really the golden age of Vallauris, when many artists – such as Pablo Picasso – settled in the village.

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Behind the scenes at France’s Sèvres ceramics workshop

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Nestled in the picturesque Saint Cloud park outside Paris, the Sèvres factory is a temple to craftsmanship. Some of Europe’s most beautiful ceramics have been made here since 1740. Today, 120 potters use skills and techniques that have been handed down from generation to generation over three centuries. FRANCE 24 takes you to meet some of these talented men and women.

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