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Andrew Planche
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Andrew Planche

British-French artist (1727–1805)

André or Andrew Planché, or Planchè (as written by William Bemrose in 1898) (c. 1727–1805), was a jeweller, potter and theatre person, son of French Huguenot refugees.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Andrew Planche (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Mar 11, 1727, died 1809.1

About

He lived in Derby, where he had at least four children (Paul, James, James Burrows - bastard - and William).

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Companies

Career

Occupation: artist, businessperson.4

Porcelain figures that are thought to be modelled by Planche are rare. Derby Museum and Art Gallery has an early 1752 model of a Chinaman and a boy. This model is from the "Dry Edge" period that ran from 1750 to 1756. This period got its name from the base that is unglazed.

The striking quality of the figurines used as models, made in the French style, was at the base of the development of Derby porcelain. Even though the execution of the "dry edge" models is now attributed to Agostino Carlini rather than to Planche, his contribution in running the company and more particularly in recruiting this gifted maker was important.

From Wikipedia’s article on Andrew Planche (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Personal life

  • BornMar 11, 1727, Derby5
  • Died1809, Bath6
  • CitizenshipFrance7

André's brother, Jacques, was a watchmaker who trained in Geneva. He became an assistant to Benjamin Vulliamy, who collaborated by including Derby porcelain in some of his clocks. James Planché, who was Jacques' son, became a playwright of pantomimes. James was given the title of Somerset Herald of the College of Arms of the Kings in London.

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