Pair of candlesticks Emile Gallé Nancy Lions Imari design 19th century

Pair of gilded polychrome earthenware candelabra candlesticks signed Emille Gallé* Nancy, in the form of two majestic lions holding in their front paws a castle tower to support the light arms, Japanese imari decor, circa 1880-1890 late 19th century.
These candlesticks are in generally good condition; one is signed on the base at the back in the decoration.
Please note: a few chips and missing parts, notably on the towers (traces of restoration on one tower) and the tip of a lion's tongue, enamel wear on the left lion, some scratches and age wear, see photos.
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* The ceramist Émile GALLE (1846-1904), son of Charles, who had made his fortune in porcelain, arrived in Raon l'Etape at the age of 36 to work at the earthenware factory, and turned to the workshops of Monsieur Adelphe MÜLLER. He rented him two rooms to set up on the site of the BAUER Confection building. In 1866, he became official supplier to the Tuileries Palace. Numerous prestigious pieces and services come out of the Raon kilns, decorated and signed "E. Gallé Raon". In Raon, the Gallés owned a kiln and a ceramics decorating workshop until 1898. Although Émile Gallé's research began with earthenware, it was in glassmaking that he let his genius shine: glass marquetry, cameo glass, multi-layered blown glass. In 1892, a vase was presented to the wife of President CARNOT, and in 1893, on the occasion of the Russian squadron's visit to Nancy, the Tsar was presented with a Gallé table. The last creations from the MÜLLER earthenware factory date from 1898, shortly before production ceased for good.
Dimensions
Height 26 cm
Base 15.5 cm x 10.5 cm
Reference : 500 874
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