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Joseph-Gaspard Robert

French potter

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Joseph-Gaspard Robert was a French potter known for his work in Marseille during the 18th century. His factory produced both faience and, from 1777, porcelain. Robert's porcelain was particularly noted for its elaborate floral decoration. His factory achieved a unique technical feat by creating a decoration entirely in gold, which was uncommon in French pottery at the time.1

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  1. Sèvres porcelain
  2. Marseille faience

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