171 - Denise GATARD (1908–1991)

Denise GATARD (1908–1991) Pendant Glazed and gilded ceramic, frosted glass cabochons, metal setting Designed around 1950 Approx. 45 cm long Two cabochons missing; signs of restoration The older sister of the famous ceramicist Georges Jouve, Denise Gatard, born in 1908, trained at the School of Applied Arts in Paris and took drawing classes at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière. She soon began working in Jean Dunand’s studio, where she learned the art of lacquerwork. Along with her brother, she also developed an interest in working with clay and subsequently participated regularly in the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs et des Arts Ménagers as a ceramicist. Starting in the 1950s, she created objects and jewelry that combined her two areas of expertise: lacquer and ceramics.