Salvador Dali & the Avant-Garde Circle of Pierre Argillet

In 1959, Dali began his relationship with publisher Pierre Argillet, creating almost 200 of Dali’s most recognizable etchings. The Pierre Argillet Collection demonstrates high standards of quality, and the impassioned partnership between an artist and his publisher. In 1968, they worked on a fabulous collaboration with one of the world’s oldest and most respected porcelain artisans, Raynaud & Co. A selection of seven images, from the acclaimed Argillet collection were chosen to create this stunning group of limited-edition Limoges porcelain plates. This rare collection is from a small numbered edition of only 2000. Each plate includes a numbered plaque that acts as proof of authenticity.

The seven images that were chosen as the featured imagery on these beautiful porcelain plates, were part of suites created in 1968. That is the same year as this porcelain collaboration. The collection was done in the famous Bleu de Sevres, as it is referred to by the French Porcelain Society. There are very few official celebrated colors, Bleu de Sevres being the most well know. It is created using ground cobalt mixed with metallic oxides to achieve the radiant blue of the porcelain. The blue’s depth is accented by the delicate gold that brings Dali’s etchings to life on each plate.