Pierre-Adrien DALPAYRAT (1844-1910) - Lot 58

Pierre-Adrien DALPAYRAT (1844-1910) Large oblong stoneware vase glazed in shades of oxblood, turquoise, midnight blue and ochre. Signed "Dalpayrat" and numbered "155" on the reverse. Height: 50 cm PROVENANCE Private collection NOTICE Trained in Limoges, he began his career at the Jules Vieillard et Cie faience factory in Bordeaux. Back in Limoges, he joined Léon Sazerat's workshop, then worked at the Ashwin and Fouquet faience factories. In 1878, he took over management of François Blanc's factory in Monaco, before moving to Menton and opening his own earthenware factory in Bourg-la-Reine in 1887. Famous for his Jasper flambé stoneware, he mastered the art of working stoneware and gave his name to the internationally renowned "Dalpayrat red" found on our vase. He obtained it by using copper oxide and controlling the atmosphere, firing time and temperature to obtain the unprecedented effects of an ox-blood red hue. In 1892, he signed his first collaboration contract with the sculptor Alphonse Voisin-Delacroix (1857-1893), followed by a highly successful exhibition of his work at the Galerie Georges Petit. In 1893, he met the Swedish artist Agnès de Frumerie (1896-1937), with whom he collaborated for some time. That same year, he took part in the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. Until 1901, he was associated with Adèle Lesbros, who provided him with financial support. Also working with Jean Coulon from 1894, he enjoyed great success with his flamed stoneware stamped "à la Grenade". He was awarded a gold medal at the 1900 Universal Exhibition, as well as the insignia of Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur. He enlisted the collaboration of two great goldsmiths, the Parisian jewelers Ernest Cardeilhac and Keller, with whom he produced pieces mounted in gilded bronze.