Description
A pair of early, large blue-and-white faience candle holders modelled as a seated roaring lion with its tail wrapped around its body, presenting a turret enclosed by foliage with its front paws, on an oval pierced and swirled base.
Handmade, in underglaze-blue.
Circa 1870.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
Measures: H 24.0 cm. x W 14.0 cm.; Emile Gallé for Nancy, St Clement.
A pair of early, large blue-and-white faience candle holders modelled as a seated roaring lion with its tail wrapped around its body, presenting a turret enclosed by foliage with its front paws, on an oval pierced and swirled base.
Handmade, in underglaze-blue.
Circa 1870.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
Measures: H 24.0 cm. x W 14.0 cm.
Reserve: $1,960.00
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Emile Gallé for Nancy, St Clement. Pair of faience candle holders in the form of seated lions.
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