Master
Artisans:
Roland Daraspe Silversmith
Pierre Gaucher Wrought Iron Craftsman
Jean Girel Ceramist
Jean-Louis Hurlin Damascus Blacksmith
Pierre Reverdy Damascus Steelsmith
Serge Vaneson Crystal Cutter & Engraver
The Faucon Family Faience Collection
Apt, Vaucluse, Provence
The FIAF Gallery, in partnership with the French Ministry
of Culture and Communication, showcases the stunning faience
collection of the renowned Faucon family. On view will be
a carefully curated selection of works, rooted in the traditions
of Provence, that bring into focus the evolution of the Bernard
Faucon family’s delicate and ornate techniques over the course
of generations. The family’s atelier is now shuttered, much
to the dismay of collectors around the world who have had
the pleasure of owning these one-of-a-kind masterpieces.
This is an extremely rare opportunity to view these intricate
works before they are installed in a permanent collection
in Apt, France.
The centuries-spanning collection will be shown alongside
the work of six other maîtres d'art, all of whose
creations epitomize extraordinary craftsmanship and exceptional
beauty. Still actively creating today, these professional
artisans—the French equivalent of the Japanese Living National
Treasures—merge modern technology with timeless techniques,
creating rare works of art that are truly one of a kind. |
