François-Théodore Legras
French
François-Théodore Legras (1839-1916) was a French glassmaker and designer. He began his career at the age of 19 as an apprentice in a glass factory in his hometown of Saint-Denis-lès-Chevauché, in the Lorraine region of France. He soon moved to Paris, where he worked for several different glass factories and began to gain recognition for his talent as a designer.
In 1864, Legras took over the family glass factory in Saint-Denis-lès-Chevauché, which he renamed Verrerie d'Art Saint-Denis. He quickly established a reputation for producing high-quality glassware, and his designs were well-received at international exhibitions, including the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1878 and the Chicago World's Fair in 1893.
Legras was known for his innovative designs, which incorporated new techniques such as acid etching and enamel painting. He created a wide range of glassware, including vases, bowls, lamps, and tableware, and his work was admired for its elegant forms and delicate decoration.
After Legras's death in 1916, his son-in-law took over the Verrerie d'Art Saint-Denis, which continued to produce glassware until it closed in the 1930s. Today, François-Théodore Legras's work is highly collectible, and his designs are considered some of the finest examples of French Art Nouveau glass.
In 1864, Legras took over the family glass factory in Saint-Denis-lès-Chevauché, which he renamed Verrerie d'Art Saint-Denis. He quickly established a reputation for producing high-quality glassware, and his designs were well-received at international exhibitions, including the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1878 and the Chicago World's Fair in 1893.
Legras was known for his innovative designs, which incorporated new techniques such as acid etching and enamel painting. He created a wide range of glassware, including vases, bowls, lamps, and tableware, and his work was admired for its elegant forms and delicate decoration.
After Legras's death in 1916, his son-in-law took over the Verrerie d'Art Saint-Denis, which continued to produce glassware until it closed in the 1930s. Today, François-Théodore Legras's work is highly collectible, and his designs are considered some of the finest examples of French Art Nouveau glass.
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