Lot: 317
Emile Gallé, Nancy. Desk set, two 'Lions' candlesticks and an inkwell, c1870. Candlesticks, H. 27.5-28.2 cm; inkwell, H. 11.5 cm; 24.7 x 19.5 cm. Designed by Gengoult Prouvé (attributed). Made c1892. Faience, white, tin glaze, cobalt pattern. Inkwell inscribed: SC, K & G, 12; lions: St. Cl., cross of Lorraine, MG, St. Clément.
Hammer Price: 2,400 €
111A -
05. November 2013 at
05. November 2013 at
Literature:
Cf. Cat. Nancy 1900, Münchner Stadtmuseum, Munich 1980, p. 182 (inkwell); ibidem, p. 159 (dating of execution).
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