Gille Jeune (French, 1798-1868)

The Parisian ceramicist known as Gille Jeune (French, 1798-1868) was born Jean-Baptiste Gille. In Paris, he started his Gille Jeune porcelain factory at 28, Rue du Paradis-Poissonnière, in 1836. He exhibited- and won awards for his work- in several 19th Century exhibitions in Paris as well as London. Today, his objects can be found in important collections and museums around the world.