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Escalier de Cristal x E. Leveille & E. Rousseau, Chrysanthemums Pot-Pourri Vase

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A magnificent collaboration between renowned glassmakers Ernest-Baptiste Leveillé and François-Eugène Rousseau, this exquisite pot-pourri urn is a testament to the Japonism period style that they pioneered. Retailed by the prestigious Pannier-Lahoche brothers' L'Escalier de Cristal, this piece features a twisted, multicolored crystal base, adorned with a 24K gold gilt bronze handle and cover. The intricate chrysanthemum decorations reflect the Japanese-inspired aesthetic that defined their work. France circa 1880s. In very good condition. Dimensions in cm ( H x L x l ) : 27 x 16 x 11 François-Eugène Rousseau, known as Eugène Rousseau, was a master glassmaker established in Paris in 1855 as a dealer specializing in porcelain and earthenware. Around 1867, he turned to glass and enlisted the expertise of Eugène Michel to engrave a whole range of glassware in the "Art Nouveau" style. Japanese aesthetics would influence Rousseau's work throughout his career. Ernest-Baptiste Leveillé, a student of François-Eugène Rousseau before becoming his associate, is considered one of the pioneers of Japonism in France. In 1867, the Appert brothers in Clichy produced the first glassware models designed by Ernest Leveillé. Leveillé continued Rousseau's work after his death, having purchased the stock of his workshop on rue Coquillière in 1885. Together, they produced glassware with gilded bronze elements in the Sino-Japanese style for luxury stores such as L'Escalier de Cristal, which commissioned these types of pieces from their workshops to sell, particularly with the Japanese taste that was in vogue until World War I. Escalier de Cristal x Pannier-Lahoche : In 1852, Pierre Isidore Lahoche decided to partner with Emile Pannier, the son of a faience maker and husband of his daughter, Célina Lahoche. The 1850s also marked the beginning of the first World's Fairs, in which the store participated regularly, thus increasing its fame in France and abroad. Eager to attract an ever-growing international clientele, Lahoche and Pannier did not hesitate to cross the Atlantic to showcase their products in New York, where they were awarded a silver medal in 1853. They were also awarded another silver medal at the 1855 Paris World's Fair and received a commission from Napoleon III. The emperor purchased a cut ruby crystal cup with a gilded bronze horn. Their success stemmed from their ability to follow the fashion and tastes of their time. Moreover, keen to reach a wider clientele, Lahoche and Pannier produced more affordable art objects, thanks to new techniques such as electroplating. The store thus enabled this more modest clientele to acquire "good taste" objects while imagining themselves as part of a higher social class. The 1862 London World's Fair, where their production earned a bronze medal, was the last one in which the partners participated together. In 1863, Lahoche retired from the business. Emile Pannier, now solely in charge, kept the double name for a few more years to preserve the reputation Lahoche had earned. The 1867 Paris World's Fair was a very important event for Emile Pannier, as it marked his first participation alone. For the occasion, though he still kept his former partner’s name, he reversed the surnames, placing his name before Lahoche’s. L’Escalier de Cristal once again earned a bronze medal and received widespread praise. The exhibition catalog noted: "Each exhibition is a triumph for L'Escalier de Cristal; its reputation seems unable to grow further, and it could adopt the proud motto of noble houses: I will uphold. But in industry, to uphold means to progress. Mr. Pannier-Lahoche, its young and skillful director, knows this and proves it. The showcases granted to him at the Palais de l’Industrie are too small to contain all the masterpieces from his workshops. He has organized a permanent exhibition at his stores in the Palais-Royal, which better showcases the resources and importance of his establishment. There, in all their splendor, are displayed complete table services of decorated porcelain and crystal, with centerpieces mounted in gilt bronze and old silver, which the house has made a specialty […]". The high quality of its production attracted an even broader princely clientele. Among the store’s patrons were now the Tsar, the Emperor of Austria, the Kings of Spain, Portugal, Prussia, and Holland, the Dukes of Württemberg, as well as the Princes of Orange and Wales.

Creator:
François-Eugène Rousseau (Artist),Ernest Baptiste Leveille (Artist),Frères Pannier (Retailer),L'Escalier de Cristal (Workshop/Studio)
Dimensions:
Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
Style:
Japonisme (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Crystal,Gilt
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1880-1889
Date of Manufacture:
1880s
Condition:
Refinished. Gilt with 24K Gold.
Seller Location:
PARIS, FR
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU8131241903452

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L'Escalier de Cristal

Dating back to the Bourbon Restoration in France and the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte, l’Escalier de Cristal (the Crystal Staircase) was founded by Madame Veuve Désarnaud as the first company to offer decorative objects made from crystal and gilded bronze. The firm was located in the Palais Royal in Paris, opposite the Louvre. It grew through a series of owners to become the gold standard for reproductions of 18th-century furniture — so perfect they were often mistaken for originals.

Désarnaud won numerous awards for her creations, including a gold medal at the 1819 Paris Exposition des Produits de l’Industrie Française for a dressing table featuring her signature bronze-crystal combination. A tailor named Boin bought the company around 1830; he in turn sold it to Pierre-Isidore Lahoche in 1840. Lahoche’s son-in-law, Émile Pannier, joined in a partnership in 1952 before Émile’s sons took over in 1885, establishing Pannier Frères. The company ceased commercial production in 1923.

Starting as early as the 1860s, there was a growing appetite for Japanese-style furniture, thanks in large part to the Japanese pavilion at the International Exposition of 1867. Henry Pannier reimagined some of the company’s designs to meet this new demand. The stylized furniture was a huge success and earned the company many awards, including the gold medal at the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle. Others who contributed to this stylistic trend included French artist Émile Gallé, French glassmaker and ceramicist François-Eugène Rousseau, French furniture designer Louis Majorelle and French cabinetmaker Gabriel Viardot.

Henry Pannier made a constant effort to sketch each object the company sold and record it in his notebooks. Over 50 years, he recorded 2,800 furniture designs, each with its own name, date of sale and price. On some pieces, l’Escalier de Cristal signed the models, adding a layer of authenticity and distinction for today’s collectors.

Museums around the world have collected pieces from l’Escalier de Cristal, including the State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, the Musée d'Orsay in Paris and the Corning Museum of Glass in New York.

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