Gien Earthenware Tableware Set With The "rambouillet" Design, Signed By Jean Bertholle (married), Mid-20th Century

Gien earthenware dinner service from the mid-20th century
Famous “Rambouillet” design created by Jean Bertholle at the request of President René Coty (1954–59)
All pieces are signed with the “JB” mark
Stamp on the back from the Gien pottery factory, used from 1938 to 1960 (first edition of this set, which was reissued around 1970)
Superb depictions of forest animals against a background of foliage and ferns
Special commission for presidential hunts in the Rambouillet Forest
Highly sought-after historic design
Set consists of:
11 dinner plates decorated with rabbits, hares, partridges, pheasants, woodcocks... d: 26.5 cm
2 large round platters: 1 flat platter, 1 deep platter decorated with hunting motifs including a horn, rifle, and hunting bag... diameter: 35 cm
1 large oval platter with a roe deer design; dimensions: 45 x 33 cm
for a total of 14 pieces
In excellent overall condition