Lot: 397

Emile Gallé, Nancy
Japonizing vase, 1878-85

H. 29.6 cm. Distributed by: Ernest Léveillé, Paris. Colorless glass. Vase with two applied mythical creatures crawling up the wall; base and vase with engraved fish between stylized chrysanthemums in a Japanese style. Base signed on the side: E. Gallé à Nancy (engraved). Vase marked on the base: E. Léveillé ... 10 rue de la Paix Paris (engraved).

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Estimate: 4,500 € - 6,500 €

176C - Art Nouveau - Art Deco
04. December 2024 at 4:00 PM CET

Literature:

Helga Hilschenz-Mlynek refers to the relationship between Gallé and Léveillé: '(...) In his shop he offers glasses by Emile Gallé, among others. (...)', cf. Hilschenz-Mlynek/Ricke, Glassammlung Hentrich, Kunstmuseum Düsseldorf, Munich 1985, p. 307. In the 'Petit palais, musée des Beaux-arts de la ville de Paris' a vase of the same shape with enamel painting is part of the collection. See Rago auction of July 11, 2024: Vase of the same shape with enamel painting by Emile Gallé; Christie's auction, London of October 30, 2013: Vase of identical shape with enamel painting by Emile Gallé.