Joseph Fauchier
| Industry | Faïence manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1710 |
| Founder | Joseph Fauchier |
| Defunct | 1795 |
| Headquarters | Marseille , France |
| Products | Faïence ceramics, statues |
Joseph Fauchier (1687–1751) was a distinguished producer of faïence located in Marseille, France. His family enterprise operated continuously from 1710 to 1795.
History
Originating from Peyruis, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Joseph Fauchier received his training at the Atelier Clerissy before launching his own faience workshop in Marseille in 1710. The family maintained ownership of this business until 1789.
From 1710 to 1728, Fauchier managed the faience workshop of Madeleine Heraud and Lois Leroy. In 1730, he established his own firm, which grew to become one of the foremost faience manufacturers in early eighteenth-century France. Situated on the Place Pentagon, the factory was subsequently overseen by his nephew, also named Joseph Fauchier, between 1751 and 1789, and later by Joseph-Francois until its shutdown in 1795. Renowned ceramic artists including Joseph Viry and Jean Rome were associated with the company's creative endeavors. A street in Marseille bears Joseph Fauchier's name in tribute.
Products
Fauchier was known for producing faience adorned with naturalistic floral motifs and commenced crafting statues at an early stage. Early creations included designs inspired by "à la Berain" patterns and pieces reminiscent of Rouen style. Subsequently, the workshop developed multicolored landscape decorations characteristic of the "Moustiers" tradition, along with garlands or wreaths of foliage framing various scenes, and works influenced by Chinese aesthetics.
A notable collection of Joseph Fauchier's ceramics is preserved at the Musée de la Faïence de Marseille.