* Émile GALLÉ (1846-1904). - Lot 51

* Émile GALLÉ (1846-1904). Spectacular pair of heraldic lion torchères in Imari-style polychrome and gilded enameled earthenware, depicting 2 large heraldic lion torchères supporting towers bearing the coat of arms of Lorraine. Enameled 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 thread passage). Bibliography - Bernd HAKENJOS, Émile Gallé, Éditions Hirmer, 2012: pair of model torchères reproduced on p. 36. - Gallé Keramik: Sammlung Helga Schaefer: Ausstellung, exhibition catalog, Starnberg, July 16 - 30, 1974: pair of 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. - Catalog de vente Poulain-Le Fur, Important ensemble d'œuvres d'art par Émile Gallé provenant de la succession de Monsieur L. et à Divers, sale Friday April 9, 1999, Drouot Richelieu salle 6: pair of torchères au modèle reproduced 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 no. OAO 1540, Rispal donation, 2005.