Georges Hoentschel

Georges Hoentschel (1855–1915) was a French ceramicist, interior designer and architect.

Georges Hoentschel in brief

Born
1855
Died
1915
Known for
ceramicist, interior designer, architect and art collector
Place of birth
Montmartre
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Overview

Recorded at birth as Georges Firmin Hoentschel.

Born at Montmartre in 1855, died at 16th arrondissement of Paris in 1915.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

Residence is recorded at Paris. Membership is recorded of Société des amis du Louvre, French Automobile Club and Cercle de l'Union interalliée.

Work by Georges Hoentschel is recorded in the collections of Metropolitan Museum of Art, Victoria and Albert Museum and Sèvres - Cité de la céramique.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour and officier d'académie.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Georges Hoentschel”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3102889: Georges Hoentschel

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