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2 unusual facts about Musée de la Faïence de Marseille


Musée de la Faïence de Marseille

The Faience makers from Marseille whose works are exhibited in this museum include Joseph Clérissy, Madeleine Héraud, Louis Leroy, Joseph Fauchier, Veuve Perrin, Honoré Savy, Gaspard Robert and Honoré Bonnefoy.

In 1526 Claude Forbin, lord of Gardanne, started a faïence works with an Italian, Jean Angeli from Offida.


Ateliers Clérissy

The Musée de la Faïence de Marseille has an important collection of work from the Clérissy factory in Marseille, with some pieces from Moustiers.

Gaspard Robert

The Musée de la Faïence de Marseille has an important collection of work by Gaspard Robert.

Honoré Savy

The Musée de la Faïence de Marseille has an important collection of work by Honoré Savy

Veuve Perrin

The Musée de la Faïence de Marseille has an important collection of Veuve Perrin works.


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