Goebel
Rosina Wachtmeister’s drawings, paintings, and sculptures draw you into a world between dreams and reality, a word that combines daydreams and charm with the uncomplicated nature of daily life. From statement pieces to mini cat collectibles, Goebel has created a collection of personalities for the cat in each of us.
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Limoges
All the Limoges boxes are hand-painted (peint main), numbered and signed by the artists. These unique collectible porcelain pieces include items such as your favorite animal, place, food, or hobby. The name “Limoges” comes from the city of Limoges, France, which has been known for its designs and art works since the twelfth century. But porcelain, as we know it today, was not created there until 1771, three years after the discovery of Kaolin, one of the key ingredients in porcelain. As soon as this unique white chalk was found in the Limousin region, the first Limoges factory began under the direction of the Comte d’Artois, until the king of France himself assumed it direction in 1784.
Limoges porcelain, which was known to the Nobles as Porcelaine royale, was heartily collected by members of the King’s court and most popular among the French aristocracy. The porcelain has known several changes but its recipe is authentic and intact, and its mythical tradition has been passed on to our present time. The porcelain and painting of the Limoges boxes is now done by a team of artists and painters in Limoges. The clasp (including the metal part that surrounds the box itself) is made in Paris by another team of artists.
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