This porcelain factory, established in the 18th century under French royal patronage, produced Art Deco ceramics designed by well-known contemporary artists. Henri Rapin, besides designing, was the factory's director from 1920-34.

Gensoli, who started as a decorator, 1921-27, was influential in bringing the designs away from floral motifs toward the use of animal and figurative subjects.

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