Emile Galle Faience Figures with Blue Hearts
A pair of rare late 19th century Emile Galle faience figures, C.1880 - 1890. Designed by Emile Galle (France 1846 - 1904). Signed to foot of each. Both modelled seated and decorated with blue glazed hearts and spots against a yellow ground, inset glass eyes. Tallest, height 1.26 in., width 7.09 in., diameter 5.51 in.
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- Faience / Maolica - Originating in ancient Egypt, faience is the name given to tin-enamelled porcelain or earthenware, deriving its name from Faenza in Northern Italy. Also known as maiolica because at one time the wares passed through Majorca. In England, faience / maoilca underwent a revival in the late 19th century by the art potteries set up about that time.
Majolica was the name given to a specific product evolved by Minton in 1851 and introduced at the Great Exhibition. The pottery was coloured with a clear glaze containing metallic oxides.
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