ERNEST-BAPTISTE LÉVEILLÉ (1841-1913) (ATTRIBUTED TO) – EXECUTION ATTRIBUTED TO EUGÈNE MICHEL (1848-1904)

Carps and Water Lilies

Baluster vase with slightly flared neck on a four-legged gilt bronze mount.

Blown crystal with polychrome inclusions ; the decor finely engraved with a wheel.

Bears two labels on the reverse, one numbered 239, the other 160.

Height: 23.5 cm

History:

Porcelain merchant and publisher Ernest-Baptiste Léveillé founded his company in 1869 – which made him famous – before becoming a partner of Eugène Rousseau (1827-1891). Drawing his designs in meticulous detail, then having them executed and engraved, he created sumptuous vases, including the one presented here, which is attributed to him. The latter features a decoration of carp swimming among water lilies, reflecting his taste for Japanism.