Pair of Late 19th Century Emile Galle Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Limoges Enamel Portrait Vases

Details

Description

A rare pair of Emile Galle cobalt blue porcelain and Limoges enamel portrait vases. France, late 19th century.

Elaborately gilded … Read more A rare pair of Emile Galle cobalt blue porcelain and Limoges enamel portrait vases. France, late 19th century.

Elaborately gilded to a deep cobalt ground with gilt highlights throughout, with central Limoges enamel roundel medallions to each Marked E.G. for Emile Galle.

Galle was a mainly a glass maker. Only a few examples of his porcelain / earthenware have been produced, including this pair of vases.

Good condition. Ready to place. Normal wear consistent with age and use.

Measures: 15" high x 12.5" wide x 4" deep.

Émile Gallé was a French artist who worked in glass and is considered to be one of the major forces in the French Art Nouveau movement. See less