Gold plated butterfly pin Franz Porcelain JB00224

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Background/HistoryIn 2005, when Francis Chen, Founder and CEO of Franz Collection, was visiting Jean Boggio's hometown, nearby Lyon, France, Francis was introduced to Jean's studio and he immediately fell in love with his art. During the visit, Jean was inspired by Francis' vision in branding and porcelain business.Artist InformationA multi-talented creative spirit, Jean Boggio is best known in France for his magical jewelery creations. His extravagant "palace" rings, a daring concept that first appeared in 1988, have been a major influence, as have been his circus characters, grouped together as a bracelet or in the form of a necklace. Originally trained as a gold and silversmith, this native of Lyon has also been at work behind the scenes for prestigious tableware companies such as Baccarat and Haviland, and also for the luxury goods company, Les Héritiers. From his workshop in the Beaujolais region, he now specializes in jewelery, a passion of his since 1984. He also works on the development of the new Jean Boggio for Franz porcelain brand.The RelationshipIt is a cross cultural collaboration between the essence of both Chinese and French culture