Place: Sèvres
Biography:
The Manufacture Imperiale de Sèvres is a French porcelain manufacturer, founded in 1740 in Vincennes, France, and moved to Sèvres in 1756. It was originally called the Manufacture Royale de Porcelain de Vincennes, but was renamed to its current name after it was taken over by the French government in 1756. The factory is known for producing high-quality porcelain, often decorated with intricate designs and gold leaf. It has supplied porcelain to the French court and to other European royal families. The factory is still in operation today, and is known for producing both traditional and contemporary porcelain pieces.