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19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal
$4,427.73
£3,339.32
€3,800
CA$6,121.72
A$6,857.36
CHF 3,601.73
MX$83,383.29
NOK 45,609.70
SEK 43,295.87
DKK 28,928.09
About the Item
A very nice quality French Japonisme Style inkwell
Attributed to l'Escalier de Cristal, circa 1880
Resting on a diamond-shaped polychromed hand-painted porcelain tray representing land-scapes, boats and birds in cartouches, all highlighted by a gilded decor of flowering branches on turquoise blue porcelain background.
The tray receiving the ink reservoir, decorated as well in porcelain, is opening by an ormolu bronze lid with a Fô Dog simulating handle, and discovering its original porcelain ink receiver.
The whole is framed by a gilded bronze mount in the Japonisme Style.
Circa 1880
“L’Escalier de Cristal”, an old and famous Parisian firm, specialized in glass products and ceramics but also suggested furniture and bronze sculptures. It was led from 1885 to 1923 by Emile Pannier’s sons, who gave the name of Pannier Frères to the society, located at the corner of Scribe street and Auber street, next to the new built Paris Opera house. Their Japanese style creations were among many others much appreciated by the critics and the public. They were awarded many medals at various exhibitions, such as the Gold medal at the 1900 Paris Universal Exhibition.
Lots of artists participated in that world success, such as Emile Gallé, who gave to Pannier Frères the exclusive rights of some of his models, or François-Eugène Rousseau, who designed many vases and gave the model of his successful Japanese style dining-set as well. This set was made by the Creil et Montereau Manufacture. In the Japanese style furniture branch, many famous makers such as Majorelle from Nancy, Edouard Lièvre or Gabriel Viardot worked for Pannier Frères. Some pieces are to be seen in the greatest museums : the Ermitage in Saint-Petersburg, the Orsay Museum in Paris, the Corning Museum of Glass in New York.
The Maison “L’Escalier de Cristal” was sometimes the exclusive owner of the models and then those pieces were just signed by “L’Escalier de Cristal” or sometimes beside the artist signature. But “L’Escalier de Cristal” was also very creative, completing pieces with superb gilded bronzes, glass or enameled panels and including often authentic Japanese or Chinese elements.
- Attributed to:L'Escalier de Cristal (Maker, Retailer)
- Dimensions:Height: 5.12 in (13 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
- Style:Japonisme (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Two mini chips on the tray under the inkwell , almost hidden.
- Seller Location:Saint-Ouen, FR
- Reference Number:Seller: T 51391stDibs: LU2612345460732
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