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59 - Emile GALLE (1846–1904) ‘Lion – torch holder’ design produce…
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Estimate €3,000 - €4,000
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Emile GALLE (1846–1904) ‘Lion – torch holder’ design produced in 1865 and 1876 An important pair of earthenware torch holders with a high-fire blue monochrome glazed finish, accented with low-fire red and gold highlights on a tin-glazed base. Signature painted in blue on the bases: “Gallé Nancy E ‡ G déposé” on one and “Gallé Nancy E ‡ G déposé” on the other, and embossed in the clay “E Gallé Nancy” on one and “‡ G Modèle Déposé” on the other. H: 56 cm (minor chips) A pair of “Lions – candelabras”, blue, red, gold and white enamelled earthenware candelabras designed by Émile Gallé and made from 1865 to 1867. Signed “Gallé Nancy E ‡ G déposé” on one and “Gallé Nancy E ‡ G déposé” on the other, plus “E Gallé Nancy” on one and “‡ G Modèle Déposé” on the other. H: 22.05 inches (slight scratches) Bibliography: - “Gallé”, Editions de la Réunion des Musées Nationaux, Paris, 1985, similar model on pages 91 and 100. - Philippe Garner, “Gallé”, Flammarion, Paris, 1977, similar model on page 63.
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About the sale The P. Olland Collection, Museum of Enamels and Art Glass (Part I)
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Auction time 09/18/2026 at 2:00 PM
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