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Jaeger, Gotthilf (b. 1871)
Born on 29th June 1871 in Austria, he studied at the schools of arts and crafts in Iserlohn and Karlsruhe, at the Karlsruhe academy and at the Stadel Institute in Frankfurt and Main before going on to live and work in Berlin. Where he produced his works in bronze and ivory.
Jacquemin, Jean (1894 – 1941)
French sculptural artist. It is not known for sure if this was the person or a firm Jacquemin et Bleriot in Paris. Mainly sports related subjects like skiers and skaters.
Janle
A pseudonym used by French artist Jean Lemoine. He also used the pseudonym Janli, LeJan on his ceramic pieces. His metal pieces were usually signed Lemoine, Lemo and Melo. Many pieces were produced by the Le Verrier foundry in Paris.
JMP
The French company JMP has made jewellery for numerous couture designers including Christian Lacroix’s, Dior and Chanel.
Jacques, Felix (1897 – 1966)
French sculptor, career currently unknown although he seems to have produced some religious items including crucifix, plaques and statues during the deco period and has links to Brussels – possibly a foundry which produced his work for a time.
Joma
A French glass factory, dates unknown, but they were definitely very busy during the 1920’s – 1930’s. It was during these years that the many hand painted enamel vases and other items were produced. Mostly in bright Deco geometric or floral designs.
The company also produced press-moulded vases which are usually signed Joma Fabrications Francaise.
Jonette Jewellery
The Jonette Jewellery Company, was set up by a couple called by John and Etta, hence the name Jonette. It was based in Rhode Island, USA and started business in the 1920’s making humorous and unusual jewellery to suit all tastes.
I have included many of their items on my websites as I think the quality is excellent and the ideas, many of which are Deco themed – are very innovative.
All brooches are fitted with a safety clasp, signed JJ and some are very large in size, making a very big Deco statement at an affordable price.
Jorel, Alfred
Worked in Paris as a genre sculptor and died there in 1927. Was an Associate of the Artistes Francais in 1896 and 1927 just before his death he was awarded a third class medal in 1907.
Jouanneault, Albert Constant (1888 – 1944)
French, born June 9th 1888 in Saumur where there is street named after him. Fought in the first world war and was commissioned to design numerous war memorials in the inter war years. During the second world war he became Director of Office for Food and joined the Saumur Resistance movement for whom he produced fake ration cards. He was arrested during a raid in September 1943 and deported to Buchenwald where he died in 1944.