"Émile Gallé (8 May 1846 – 23 September 1904) was a French artist and designer who worked in glass, and is considered to be one of the major innovators in the French Art Nouveau movement. He was noted for his designs of Art Nouveau glass art and Art Nouveau furniture, and was a founder of the École de Nancy or Nancy School, in the city of Nancy, France." Wikipedia
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| Émile Gallé Image from the interwebs Not only did Monsieur Galle' create beautiful glass items and furniture, but he also created faience cats! "Faience, also spelled faïence or fayence, tin-glazed earthenware made in France, Germany, Spain, and Scandinavia. It is distinguished from tin-glazed earthenware made in Italy, which is called majolica (or maiolica), and that made in the Netherlands and England, which is called delft." Britannica.com While watching an episode of Public Broadcasting's Antique Roadshow, a Gallé cat was appraised. |
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| Image from PBS Antiques Roadshow website Click here to go to the appraisal. |
I was intrigued, so I did some research.
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| Image taken from SFO Museum's site |
Just in case you run across on at a rummage sale...
Jigsaw Puzzle
A true work of art!
Wild PO'M
That's pretty amazing, we like them though! I hope you have a purrfect weekend!
ReplyDeleteWe thoroughly enjoy the Antique Roadshow too.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've seen this episode. I do love that cat and what craftsmanship. Very happy Cheshire grin too
Hugs cecilia
I think they are amazing. Wish I could afford one.
ReplyDeleteHave a purrfect day and weekend. My best to your mom. ♥
I like that show, too! What a cool kitty!! And his grin, OMC!!
ReplyDeleteHaha, love their expressions!
ReplyDeleteNever seen those before!
ReplyDeleteThese cats are gorgeous! I bet you will never see one of these at a rummage sale. Maybe a look-a-like.
ReplyDeleteHow adorable! I've never heard of them but I'd love to find one!
ReplyDeleteI like to watch the Antiques Roadshow too on Sunday nights. I think the P o'M is far more handsome though.
ReplyDeleteVery fun post. Love the Roadshow too!!!! I have to show this to a friend who is an antique dealer!
ReplyDeleteThey are cute. I think PO'M is definitely cuter though. Thank you for the puzzle. XO
ReplyDeleteThose cats look like the know something we don't know.
ReplyDeleteInteresting! I'd not heard of this artist before. I hope he didn't get burned out on cats. lol You made excellent points on that sort of thing. Thanks for sharing and stopping by my silly blog. Be well!
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