French Art Deco Bonbonniere by Robj

Name: French Art Deco Bonbonniere by Robj
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA957056

1920 - 1940

Sold by Art Deco And More

Description

Rare and unique French ceramic bonbonniere by ROBJ, Paris, manufactured c 1930 . This jar has a stylized 1920s woman's face with exaggerated features to both back and front. Good condition, with slight wear to the gilded parts as can be seen in the photographs.

Jean Born began as an industrial designer in 1908 under the name he created of Robj. He turned to designing more artistic and decorative items soon after WW1. Many of Robj's creations are whimsical yet practical and are very much in keeping with the mood of the times, hence their immediate popularity. Robj though did not live to see much of this success, losing his life in a car accident in 1922.. Robj's designs were then brought to production by his business partner Lucien Willmertz who remained primarily responsible for promoting the Robj style into the 1930s.

Several prominent factories were employed in the production of the Robj collection including Manufacture de Sevres and Villeroy and Boch.

Physical Dimensions

Height

19cm (7.48")

Width

12cm (4.72")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

Art Deco And More has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA957056

Dealers Internal Reference

AD2305

Description

Jean Born began as an industrial designer in 1908 under the name he created of Robj. He turned to designing more artistic and decorative items soon after WW1.

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Many of Robj's creations are whimsical yet practical and are very much in keeping with the mood of the times, hence their immediate popularity.

Art Deco And More

Robj though did not live to see much of this success, losing his life in a car accident in 1922.. Robj's designs were then brought to production by his business partner Lucien Willmertz who remained primarily responsible for promoting the Robj style into the 1930s.

Several prominent factories were employed in the production of the Robj collection including Manufacture de Sevres and Villeroy and Boch.

Physical Dimensions

Height

19cm (7.48")

Width

12cm (4.72")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco And More has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref