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Art Nouveau Frog Inkwell by Émile Müller

About the Item

Émile Müller (21st september 1823 – 11th november 1889) was the architect of the workers housing estate in Mulhouse. He founded the “Grande Tuilerie” in Ivry Port (Seine), in 1854. At first he used ceramic products on buildings and industries, then in 1884, he developed an enamelled Terracotta, which he used on architectural decoration and artistic reproductions. His prestigious works, such as these, went on to achieve great recognition, both in France and abroad. At the World's Fair of 1889, the “Grande Tuilerie” was a huge hit and received a grand prize. For this same exhibition, Émile Müller built the stoneware balustrades for the Eiffel Tower. It stood out from its competitors because it used porcelain stoneware tiles, a material which went on to open up new markets for businesses. When Émile Müller died in 1889, his son, Louis took on running the “Grande Tuilerie”, under the name “Émile Müller and company”. The society became “the largest factory of ceramic products for buildings, industries and works of art in the world”.
  • Creator:
    Emile Müller (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1880
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, US
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7300237473572
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