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* Émile GALLÉ (1846-1904). Spectacular pair of heraldic lion…
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* Émile GALLÉ (1846-1904). Spectacular pair of heraldic lion…
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Estimate €400 - €1,000
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Description
* Émile GALLÉ (1846-1904).
Spectacular pair of heraldic lion torchères in Imari style polychrome and gold enamelled earthenware, representing 2 large heraldic lion torchères supporting towers bearing the coat of arms of Lorraine.
Enamelled handwritten signature in the decoration, circa 1875.
Based on a model by Charles Gallé, his father, and decorated by Émile Gallé.
H. 43 cm.
(Some enamel breaks at the ends and bases pierced for threading)
Bibliography :
- Bernd HAKENJOS, Émile Gallé, Éditions Hirmer, 2012: pair of torchères to the model reproduced on p. 36.
- Gallé Keramik: Sammlung Helga Schaefer: Ausstellung, exhibition catalogue, Starnberg, 16 - 30 July 1974: pair of model torchères reproduced on p. 11.
- Musée de l'École de Nancy, La céramique de Gallé, Édition du Musée de l'École De Nancy, 1984: pair of torchères reproduced on p. 33 and p. 127, number 128.
- Poulain-Le Fur sale catalogue, Important ensemble d'œuvres d'art par Émile Gallé provenant de la succession de Monsieur L. et à Divers, sale on Friday 9 April 1999, Drouot Richelieu room 6: pair of torchères au modèle reproduced on p. 18, lot no. 40.
- La Société des Amis de la Bibliothèque et du musée de Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, La Faïencerie de Raon-l'Etape, Éditions privées, 2010: pair of torchères reproduced on p. 55 and p. 60.
- Model in blue monochrome preserved in the collections of the Musée d'Orsay, Paris under number OAO 1540, donated by Rispal, 2005.
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About the sale
Sale of the Collection of Mr L. & à Divers: Émile GALLÉ earthenware, Majorelle, Saint-Clément, Glassware, Bronzes
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Auction time
06/10/2026 at 2:00 PM
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