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Daguerre Val de Loire

405 - ÉMILE GALLÉ (1846–1904) Lorraine Cross on a tin-glazed earth…
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Estimate €100 - €150
Description
ÉMILE GALLÉ (1846–1904) Lorraine Cross on a tin-glazed earthenware base, decorated with polychrome painted and enamelled designs on an ecru background with a gilded border, featuring a stylised thistle – emblematic of the region – and its handwritten motto ‘Qui s’y frotte s’y pique’. Width 6.5 cm and height 9.5 cm. Hand-painted, enamelled signature on the reverse, Nancy, c. 1880.
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About the sale Final memories of the castles of Trégranteur and La Roussière
Auction location
Auction time 07/02/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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