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Emile gallé (1846-1904) was one of the greatest french glassmakers and ceramists of the 20th century. The son of a …
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Emile gallé (1846-1904) was one of the greatest french glassmakers and ceramists of the 20th century. The son of a master glassmaker, he came into contact with the art world at an early age and learned the chemistry of glassmaking in meisenthal, germany. There, he discovered his passion for fauna and flora, which became a major source of inspiration for his work. The following year, he inherited his father’s glass and ceramics company in nancy, “gallé-reinemer”. He later had the opportunity to present his own creations at the 1878 and 1889 world’s fairs, where he won numerous awards for his work in glass, ceramics, and furniture. In 1901, he founded the école de nancy in his hometown. Gallé is now recognized for his innovative techniques, such as cut, engraved, and enameled glass.
two yellow ceramic cats
ceramic cats
symmetric pair
integrated glass eyes
in very good general condition (slight kiln crack and very small scattered chips)
signed “g.r.”
circa 1880-1890
dimensions
h : 33 cm ; w : 19 cm ; d : 12 cm
h : 13 in ; w : 7.5 in ; d : 4.7 in
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- Dimensions
- 7.48ʺW × 4.72ʺD × 12.99ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Animals
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Glass
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs\. Slight kiln crack, Very small scattered chips less
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