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Glass painter, b. 1510 - d. 1590

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  • Follower of Bernard Palissy | Suiveur de Bernard Palissy
    Nov. 25, 2024

    Follower of Bernard Palissy | Suiveur de Bernard Palissy

    Est: €4,000 - €6,000

    Follower of Bernard Palissy (1510 - 1589) French, early 17th century Small bowl with an Allegory of Justice and Oval dish with an Allegory of Spring glazed terracotta oval bowl with an Allegory of Justice the figure holding a sword and scales in a landscape, the reverse with a mottled design 21 by 16.5cm., 8¼ by 6½in. oval dish with an Allegory of Spring (or the ‘Belle jardinière’), workshop of Claude Berthelemy, after Marten de Vos (1532-1603), Fontainebleau, circa 1600 Flora seated in a garden, the rim decorated with green foliage in a yellow interlace, the reverse in mottled glass the reverse inscribed in white ink: 1812 33.5 by 25.2cm., 13¼ by 9⅞in. (2) ____________________________________________ Suiveur de Bernard Palissy(1510 - 1589) France, début du XVIIe siècle Petite coupe ovale avec l'Allégorie de la Justice et Plat ovale avec l'Allégorie du Printemps terre cuite vernissée Petite coupe ovale avec l'Allégorie de la Justice la figure tenant une épée et une balance dans un paysage le revers jaspé 21 x 16,5 cm ; 8 ¼ x 6 ½ in. Plat ovale avec l'Allégorie du Printemps (ou la "Belle jardinière"), atelier de Claude Berthélémy, d'après Marten de Vos (1532 - 1603), Fontainebleau, vers 1600 Flore assise dans un jardin, le marli orné de feuillage vert dans un entrelac jaune, le revers jaspé numéroté à l'encre blanche au revers 1812 33,5 x 25,2 cm ; 13 ¼ x 9 ⅞ in. (2)

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  • Follower of Bernard Palissy | Suiveur de Bernard Palissy
    Nov. 25, 2024

    Follower of Bernard Palissy | Suiveur de Bernard Palissy

    Est: €4,000 - €6,000

    Property from a European private collection Follower of Bernard Palissy (1510 - 1589) French, late 16th/ early 17th century Hanap-shaped jug and a pair of circular bowls glazed terracotta the pitcher decorated in two registers, the handle in the shape of an eagle with a label underneath numbered: 123 and another inscribed: G / K. 8., 123AR, in red ink 19cm., 7½in. the bowls with moulded ornaments adorned with six grimacing masks, the reverse with a mottled design one bowl with a label on the reverse inscribed: Bernard Palissy / bought at Joinville with / two others. more beautiful than those in the Louvre and the Museum / of Cluny. Estimated at about / 160 francs. 1858 / N°16, the other bearing the same inscription and: N °14 23.5cm., 9¼in. diameter (3) ____________________________________________ Provenant d'une collection particulière européenne Suiveur de Bernard Palissy (1510 - 1589) France, fin XVIe / début XVIIe siècle Pichet en forme de hanap et paire de coupes circulaires terre cuite vernissée le décor du pichet en deux registres, l'anse en forme d'aigle une étiquette en dessous numérotée 123, une autre inscrite G / K. 8., 123AR inscrit à l'encre rouge Haut. 19 cm ; 7 ½ in. les coupes à décor moulé orné de six mascarons grimaçants, les revers jaspé une des coupes portant une étiquette au revers inscrite : Bernard Palissy / acheté à Joinville avec / deux autres. plus beau que ceux du Louvre et du Musée / de Cluny. Estimé environ / 160 francs. 1858. / N°16, l'autre portant la même inscription N °14 Diam. 23,5 cm ; 9 ¼ in. (3)

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  • Follower of Bernard Palissy | Suiveur de Bernard Palissy
    Nov. 25, 2024

    Follower of Bernard Palissy | Suiveur de Bernard Palissy

    Est: €4,000 - €6,000

    Property from a European private collection Follower of Bernard Palissy (1510 - 1589) French, late 16th/ early 17th century Pair of triangular salt-cellars and Bowl with six masks glazed terracotta the bowl with moulded ornaments, probably Pré d'Auge or Manerbe, the reverse with a mottled design the bowl with several labels on the reverse numbered: 27, 71 and another inscribed: CD / 30 one of the salt-cellars with a label underneath inscribed: COLLECTION / SPITZER / 1893 and another inscribed: no. 98 Stein coll. bowl: 26cm., 10¼in. diameter salt-cellars: 12cm., 4¾in. each (3) ____________________________________________ Provenant d'une collection particulière européenne Suiveur de Bernard Palissy (1510 - 1589) France, fin XVIe / début XVIIe siècle Paire de salières et coupe circulaire ornée de six mascarons terre cuite vernissée la coupe à décor moulé, probablement Pré d'Auge ou Manerbe, le revers jaspé la coupe portant plusieurs étiquettes au revers numérotées 27, 71 et une autre inscrite CD / 30 une des salières portant une étiquette COLLECTION / SPITZER / 1893 et autre n°98 coll. Stein coupe : Diam. 26 cm ; 10 ¼ in. Salières : Haut. 12 cm ; 4 ¾ in. (3)

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  • Follower of Bernard Palissy | Suiveur de Bernard Palissy
    Nov. 25, 2024

    Follower of Bernard Palissy | Suiveur de Bernard Palissy

    Est: €5,000 - €7,000

    Property from a European private collection Follower of Bernard Palissy (1510 - 1589) French, first half of the 17th century Ewer and an Oval dish with an Allegory of Spring or 'la Belle jardinière' the ewer probably by Maître au Dragon the body decorated with strawberry leaves, strawberries and blueberries 32cm., 12⅝in. the oval dish with Flora seated in a garden, after Marten de Vos (1532 - 1603), circa 1600 the rim with green and blue foliage in a white interlace, the reverse with a mottled pattern with a label on the reverse inscribed: COLLECTION / G. PAPILLON / N° 1134, inscribed: n° 1134 in black ink 25.7 by 33cm., 10⅞ by 13in. (2) ____________________________________________ Provenant d'une collection particulière européenne Suiveur de Bernard Palissy (1510 - 1589) France, première moitié du XVIIe siècle Aiguière et plat ovale avec l'Allégorie du Printemps (ou la "Belle jardinière") l'aiguière probablement par Maître au Dragon la panse ornée de feuilles de fraisier, de fraises et de myrtilles Haut. 32 cm ; 12 ⅝ in. le plat ovale avec Flore assise dans un jardin, d'après Marten de Vos (1532 - 1603), vers 1600 le marli orné de feuillage vert et bleu dans un entrelac blanc, le revers jaspé une étiquette au revers COLLECTION / G. PAPILLON / N° 1134, inscrit n° 1134 à l'encre noire 25,7 x 33 cm ; 10 ⅞ x 13 in. (2)

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  • Bernard Palissy (French, 1509-1590) Earthenware Spice Dish
    May. 16, 2024

    Bernard Palissy (French, 1509-1590) Earthenware Spice Dish

    Est: $4,500 - $8,500

    Palissy ware, lead- glazed earthenware spice holder decorated with five receptacles framed with scrolls in blue, cream, and green. Bernard Palissy was a French potter who created extravagant glazes on his rustic ceramics which often featured naturalistic forms and creatures. Artist: Bernard Palissy Issued: 16th c. Dimensions: 7.75"L x 10.25"W x 1.75"H Country of Origin: France

    Lion and Unicorn
  • Bernard Palissy (French, 1509-1590) Earthenware Spice Dish
    Mar. 17, 2024

    Bernard Palissy (French, 1509-1590) Earthenware Spice Dish

    Est: $4,500 - $8,500

    Palissy ware, lead- glazed earthenware spice holder decorated with five receptacles framed with scrolls in blue, cream, and green. Bernard Palissy was a French potter who created extravagant glazes on his rustic ceramics which often featured naturalistic forms and creatures. Artist: Bernard Palissy Issued: 16th c. Dimensions: 7.75"L x 10.25"W x 1.75"H Country of Origin: France

    Lion and Unicorn
  • PALISSY (Bernard).
    May. 12, 2022

    PALISSY (Bernard).

    Est: €300 - €400

    Extraits des Discours admirables de la nature des eaux et fontaines tant naturelles qu'artificielles des métaux, des sels et salines... Paris, Les Cent-Une, 1969. In-4, en feuilles, couverture illustrée rempliée, emboîtage à rabats de demi-maroquin fuchsia et beige, étui (Emboîtage moderne). Ces extraits de l'œuvre de Bernard Palissy sont illustrés de 7 gravures originales hors-texte en couleurs d'Artur Luiz Piza, dont une sur la couverture. Tirage à 127 exemplaires sur vélin d'Arches, signé par la présidente, la vice-présidente et l'artiste, celui-ci nominatif pour Madame Henry Jurgens.

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  • Bernard Palissy (1510 – c. 1589)-follower
    Dec. 14, 2021

    Bernard Palissy (1510 – c. 1589)-follower

    Est: €80 - €160

    Bernard Palissy (1510 – c. 1589)-follower, Ceramic bowl with coral, mussels and lizard decorations; naturalistic painted and glazed, on the bottom marked. 44x25x11cm

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  • Bernard Palissy (1510-1589)-school
    Nov. 28, 2019

    Bernard Palissy (1510-1589)-school

    Est: €60 - €120

    Bernard Palissy (1510-1589)-school, Ceramic dish with crab, mussels and sea grass; painted and glazed. Damages. On the bottom manufacture sign.

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  • Bernard Palissy " Au Pont des Arts" Portfolio 1952
    Oct. 30, 2019

    Bernard Palissy " Au Pont des Arts" Portfolio 1952

    Est: $100 - $1,000

    Guaranteed Authentic Bernard Palissy (c.1510-1589 France) French Huguenot, potter, hydraulic engineer and craftsman. Collection Edourard De Rothchild. Paris France. Au Pont Des Arts.This 1952 First Editon portfolio includes 55 pages + xxriii+ 40 plates, fifteen in color, others in black and white. Each with its own title and numbered tissue-guard. Beautifully printed on Grand Velin heavy paper in a limited edition, exempla ire No. 73 of 300. Text in French throughout; initial letters & ornaments in hand-applied pochoir color. e d'Arches. A large format production, color work by Daniel Jacomet and printed by Theo Schmied in Garamont. The large and heavy box measuring 18 in. height x 13 in. length x 2 in. depth. Heavy paper illustrated over-wrap with original glassine covers; these over the folded paper folios within and all contained in a heavy title-printed heavy cardstock clamshell box. Still functional and protective of the contents. Good condition with normal age related ware. Prints are all in good condition. Hill Auction Gallery in

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  • LOUIS ERNEST BARRIAS (FRENCH, 1841-1905) BRONZE
    Feb. 12, 2019

    LOUIS ERNEST BARRIAS (FRENCH, 1841-1905) BRONZE

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Louis Ernest Barrias (FRENCH, 1841 - 1905) bronze sculpture depicting Bernard Palissy (FRENCH, 1510 - 1589) was a French Huguenot potter, hydraulics engineer and craftsman, famous for having struggled for sixteen years to imitate Chinese porcelain. He is best known for his so-called "rusticware", typically highly-decorated large oval platters featuring small animals in relief among vegetation. Signed to side of base and bears Barbedienne foundry mark. Measures approx. 23 3/4" height (60.3cm).

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  • Bernard Palissy & Piza,"Extraits des discours admirables de la nature des eaux et fontaines tant naturelles qu'artificielles des métaux, des sels et salines…"
    Oct. 02, 2018

    Bernard Palissy & Piza,"Extraits des discours admirables de la nature des eaux et fontaines tant naturelles qu'artificielles des métaux, des sels et salines…"

    Est: CHF800 - CHF1,000

    Bernard Palissy & Piza,"Extraits des discours admirables de la nature des eaux et fontaines tant naturelles qu'artificielles des métaux, des sels et salines…" éditions les Cent-une, Paris, 1969. Exemplaire N°17. In-4 en feuilles sous étui de plexiglas. Ces extraits de l'œuvre de Bernard Palissy sont illustrés de 7 gravures originales hors texte en couleurs de Piza, dont une sur la couverture. Tirage unique limité à 127 exemplaires numérotés sur vélin d'Arches, signés par l'artiste. Condition: plexi cassé à un bord Livres, Photographies & Manuscrits Books

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  • BERNARD PALISSY, SUIVEUR Belle aiguière
    Feb. 28, 2018

    BERNARD PALISSY, SUIVEUR Belle aiguière

    Est: €400 - €600

    BERNARD PALISSY, SUIVEUR Belle aiguière De forme balustre, en terre vernissée, le col chantourné, l’anse figurant un terme, la panse sur fond bleu à nuance de vert rehaussée d’un décor floral et de cordelettes en relief. Repose sur un piédouche circulaire. Usures. Travail ancien, probablement fin 18ème début 19ème siècle. Dimensions : h. 29 cm

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  • BERNARD PALISSY, SUIVEUR Belle aiguière
    Jan. 31, 2018

    BERNARD PALISSY, SUIVEUR Belle aiguière

    Est: €500 - €700

    BERNARD PALISSY, SUIVEUR Belle aiguière De forme balustre, en terre vernissée, le col chantourné, l’anse figurant un terme, la panse sur fond bleu à nuance de vert rehaussée d’un décor floral et de cordelettes en relief. Repose sur un piédouche circulaire. Usures. Travail ancien, probablement fin 18ème début 19ème siècle. Dimensions : h. 29 cm

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  • Bernard Palissy (1510-1589)-manner, Ceramic dish
    Nov. 21, 2017

    Bernard Palissy (1510-1589)-manner, Ceramic dish

    Est: €200 - €400

    Bernard Palissy (1510-1589)-manner, Ceramic dish with crab and mussels and decorated sea grass; naturaliscally painted and glazed.

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  • Bernard Palissy (1510-1589)-manner, Ceramic dish w
    Nov. 29, 2016

    Bernard Palissy (1510-1589)-manner, Ceramic dish w

    Est: €120 - €250

    Bernard Palissy (1510-1589)-manner, Ceramic dish with a frog, snails, mussels and snakes surrounded by leaves, naturalistc formed and coloured on brown and dark ground, glazed.

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  • Bernard Palissy (1510-1590)-attributed, Ceramic di
    Sep. 27, 2016

    Bernard Palissy (1510-1590)-attributed, Ceramic di

    Est: €350 - €450

    Bernard Palissy (1510-1590)-attributed, Ceramic dish in oval shaped and stepped form; black glazed, with several fish, mussel, sea grass, tomato, starfish and lobster; naturalistic painted and glazed; 19th Century.

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  • Bernard Palissy (1510-1589)-attributed, Ceramic di
    May. 31, 2016

    Bernard Palissy (1510-1589)-attributed, Ceramic di

    Est: €200 - €400

    Bernard Palissy (1510-1589)-attributed, Ceramic dish with a snake, frons, leaves, snails and crayfishes; naturalistic formed and painted, on brown ground, glazed, in oval shaped form.

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  • Bernard Palissy (1510-1589)-attributed, Ceramic di
    May. 31, 2016

    Bernard Palissy (1510-1589)-attributed, Ceramic di

    Est: €200 - €400

    Bernard Palissy (1510-1589)-attributed, Ceramic dish with shells, lezards, leaves and a frog, naturalistic formed and painted, on brown and dark ground, glazed, oval shaped form; 19th Century.

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  • PALISSY FISH PLATE. Majolica trompe l'oiel oval fish platter in the style of Bernard Palissy (1509-1590). Fish center with two open mussels, border with clam shells, leaves, turtle, beetle and snails on textured blue ground. Marked: (incised on back)
    Dec. 13, 2014

    PALISSY FISH PLATE. Majolica trompe l'oiel oval fish platter in the style of Bernard Palissy (1509-1590). Fish center with two open mussels, border with clam shells, leaves, turtle, beetle and snails on textured blue ground. Marked: (incised on back)

    Est: $200 - $400

    PALISSY FISH PLATE. Majolica trompe l'oiel oval fish platter in the style of Bernard Palissy (1509-1590). Fish center with two open mussels, border with clam shells, leaves, turtle, beetle and snails on textured blue ground. Marked: (incised on back) -154. Size: 14''L, 9 3/8''W, 3''H. Condition: age appropriate wear, no apparent losses.

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  • Bernard Palissy (after) (2pcs)
    Jul. 19, 2014

    Bernard Palissy (after) (2pcs)

    Est: $300 - $500

    Bernard Palissy (after) (French, c.1510-1589) PAIR OF WORKS: LA SOURCE AU CYGNE and FLEUVE colored prints, framed, marked and titled lower middle framed H20 1/2" W24" (2pcs) Provenance: Lexington, South Carolina private collection

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  • FRENCH PEWTER ROCOCO SERPENTINE EDGED DISH WITH RELIEF DECORATION, Arthur Chaumette of Paris, 19th century. - 10 in. x 17 in.
    Feb. 16, 2013

    FRENCH PEWTER ROCOCO SERPENTINE EDGED DISH WITH RELIEF DECORATION, Arthur Chaumette of Paris, 19th century. - 10 in. x 17 in.

    Est: $200 - $400

    FRENCH PEWTER ROCOCO SERPENTINE EDGED DISH WITH RELIEF DECORATION, Arthur Chaumette of Paris, 19th century. Dragon with crown in manner of Bernard Palissy, circa 1510-1590 - 10 in. x 17 in.

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  • FRENCH PEWTER PLATE WITH RELIEF CAST DECORATION OF CROWNED DRAGON, Arthur Chaumette of Paris, 19th century. - 8 1/2 in. diam.
    Feb. 16, 2013

    FRENCH PEWTER PLATE WITH RELIEF CAST DECORATION OF CROWNED DRAGON, Arthur Chaumette of Paris, 19th century. - 8 1/2 in. diam.

    Est: $150 - $300

    FRENCH PEWTER PLATE WITH RELIEF CAST DECORATION OF CROWNED DRAGON, Arthur Chaumette of Paris, 19th century. Dragon in manner of Bernard Palissy, 1510-1590. Touchmark. - 8 1/2 in. diam.

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  • PALISSY FISH PLATE. Majolica trompe l'oiel oval fish platter in the style of Bernard Palissy (1509-1590). Fish center with two open mussels, border with clam shells, leaves, turtle, beetle and snails on textured blue ground. Marked: (incised on back)
    Apr. 29, 2012

    PALISSY FISH PLATE. Majolica trompe l'oiel oval fish platter in the style of Bernard Palissy (1509-1590). Fish center with two open mussels, border with clam shells, leaves, turtle, beetle and snails on textured blue ground. Marked: (incised on back)

    Est: $600 - $900

    PALISSY FISH PLATE. Majolica trompe l'oiel oval fish platter in the style of Bernard Palissy (1509-1590). Fish center with two open mussels, border with clam shells, leaves, turtle, beetle and snails on textured blue ground. Marked: (incised on back) -154. Size: 14''L, 9 3/8''W, 3''H. Condition: age appropriate wear, no apparent losses.

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  • PALISSY, BERNARD
    Nov. 09, 2011

    PALISSY, BERNARD

    Est: €5,000 - €8,000

    DISCOURS ADMIRABLES, DE LA NATURE DES EAUX ET FONTEINES, TANT NATURELLES QU'ARTIFICIELLES, DES METAUX DES SELS & SALINES, DES PIERRES, DES TERRES, DU FEU & DES EMAUX. AVEC PLUSIEURS AUTRES EXCELLENS SECRETS DES CHOSES NATURELLES. LE TOUT DRESSÉ PAR DIALOGUES ESQUELS SONT INTRODUITS LA THÉORIQUE ET LA PRACTIQUE. PAR BERNARD PALISSY, INVENTEUR DES RUSTIQUES FIULINES DU ROY ET DE LA ROYNE SA MÈRE. PARIS, MARTIN LE JEUNE, 1580. édition originale. In-8 (151 x 101 mm) de (8) ff., 361 et 23 pp. reliure du xixe siècle. Demi-basane mouchetée, dos lisse orné, pièce de titre verte, tranches marbrées. Légères restaurations.

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  • PALISSY FISH PLATE. Majolica trompe l'oiel oval fish platter in the style of Bernard Palissy (1509-1590). Fish center with two open mussels, border with clam shells, leaves, turtle, beetle and snails on textured blue ground. Marked: (incised on back)
    Apr. 17, 2011

    PALISSY FISH PLATE. Majolica trompe l'oiel oval fish platter in the style of Bernard Palissy (1509-1590). Fish center with two open mussels, border with clam shells, leaves, turtle, beetle and snails on textured blue ground. Marked: (incised on back)

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    PALISSY FISH PLATE. Majolica trompe l'oiel oval fish platter in the style of Bernard Palissy (1509-1590). Fish center with two open mussels, border with clam shells, leaves, turtle, beetle and snails on textured blue ground. Marked: (incised on back) -154. Size: 14''L, 9 3/8''W, 3''H. Condition: age appropriate wear, no apparent losses.

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  • PALISSY MAJOLICA CHARGER
    Apr. 30, 2006

    PALISSY MAJOLICA CHARGER

    Est: $500 - $800

    PALISSY MAJOLICA CHARGER Portuguese Palissy majolica charger, brown ground with polychrome three dimensional crab in center, surrounded by other crustaceans resting on seaweed. Base on the French Bernard Palissy (1510-1589). Marked: Airesc. Leal Portugal Calcasoa Raih..a. Size: 13 1/2''Diam. Condition: wired for hanging.

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  • LOUIS-ERNEST BARRIAS FRENCH, 1841-1905 BERNARD PALISSY, CERAMICIST, (1510-1589)
    Jul. 08, 2005

    LOUIS-ERNEST BARRIAS FRENCH, 1841-1905 BERNARD PALISSY, CERAMICIST, (1510-1589)

    Est: £3,000 - £5,000

    signed: EBarrias, inscribed: F. BARBEDIENNE, Fondeur Paris. and 413, with the RÉDUCTION MÉCANIQUE A. COLLAS BREVETE pastille; on underside inscribed in ink: 3572g vls.al and stamped E bronze, dark brown patina CATALOGUE NOTE Bernard Palissy was the great French ceramicist of the 16th century. He was also something of a Renaissance man as his humanistic interests and writings included the subjects of natural history, religion, chemistry and philosophy. Palissy was a Protestant Hugenot and died in the Bastille where he was a prisoner. Barrias's portrait of this seminal French character was exhibited at the Salon in bronze in 1881, and at the the Exposition Nationale des Beaux-Arts in 1883. That bronze was bought by the city of Paris and erected in the square of Saint-Germain-de-Près. Three other bronze versions were erected in Boulogne, Villeneuve-sur-Lot and at the foot of the stairs in the Sèvre factory. The plaster model appeared at the Salon of 1880 and the Exposition centennale in 1900. This is the third reduction of five produduced by Barbedienne, at 2/5 of the original size.

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  • PALISSY, Bernard (1510-1590). Discours admirables, de la nature des eaux et fonteines, tant
    Jun. 25, 2004

    PALISSY, Bernard (1510-1590). Discours admirables, de la nature des eaux et fonteines, tant

    Est: €7,000 - €10,000

    PALISSY, Bernard (1510-1590). Discours admirables, de la nature des eaux et fonteines, tant naturelles qu'artificielles, des metaux, des sels & salines, des pierres, des terres, du feu & des emaux. Paris: chez Martin le Jeune, 1580. In-8 (151 x 101 mm). Nombreux bandeaux et initiales gravés sur bois. (Rousseurs et mouillures, restaurations dans les angles des pages 104, 199 et 299, déchirure avec perte de texte page 130.) Demi-veau ancien, pièce de titre de maroquin olive, (restaurée, gardes renouvelées). Provenance: ex-libris manuscrit raturé sur le titre. Cachet d'une bibliothèque de couvent à Nantes. ÉDITION ORIGINALE de l'un des plus remarquables ouvrages scientifiques du XVI e siècle: "a book of great importance in the history of chemistry and science generally, extremely rare" (Duveen). Les deux impressions anciennes, de 1636 et de 1777, comportent un texte tronqué. Recueil de 11 traités distincts sur des sujets aussi divers que la nature des eaux, l'usage de la marne pour bonifier les terres, l'alchimie - que l'auteur raille avec esprit - et le fameux traité De l'Art de terre, extraordinaire récit dans lequel Palissy conte ses déboires et ses infatigables efforts pour découvrir le secret des émaux. Autodidacte de génie, il se montre ici tour à tour physicien, chimiste et géologue, défendant contre les idées reçues des "scolastiques" les vertus de la méthode expérimentale. L'ardent huguenot devait mourir à la Bastille en 1590, octogénaire et misérable. RARE. Duveen p. 446; Norman 1629; En français dans le texte 72.

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  • Palissy, Bernard
    Jan. 10, 2001

    Palissy, Bernard

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    Palissy, Bernard Discours admirables, de la nature des eaux et fontaines, tant naturelles qu'artificielles, des metaux, des sels & salines, des pierres, des terres, du feu emaux. Paris: Martin le Jeune, 1580 8vo 6 1/4 x 4 in.; 159 x 102 mm. Roman and italic types, woodcut ornaments and capitals. Modern dark blue crushed morocco by Cuzin, gilt-ruled covers, gilt spine, edges gilt. FIRST EDITION, "EXTREMELY RARE AND A BOOK OF GREAT IMPORTANCE IN THE HISTORY OF CHEMISTRY AND SCIENCE GENERALLY" (Duveen). A skilled potter, Palissy first became famous for making "rustic" enamelled earthenware, an art which earned him the position of "inventeur des rustiques figurines du roy". In 1575, despite his lack of formal education, he began lecturing on natural history. "There is little doubt that Palissy was... one of the first men in France to teach natural sciences from facts, specimens and demonstrations rather than hypotheses" (DSB). Written in the form of a dialogue between "Theorique" and "Pratique'", the Discours covers a wide range of subjects, the most important of which are those on hydrology and paleontology. "An early supporter of the infiltration theory, he denied that rivers and streams had any source other than rainfall. He also recognised the relation between fossils and both living and extinct species, and was one of the first to hold a reasonably correct view of the process of petrification. Palissy's views were not original, being derived from Leonardo da Vinci by way of Cardano's De subtilate [also in this sale]; however, Palissy used his own experience to illustrate and elaborate upon these views" (Norman). References: Duveen 446; Norman 2:1629 (this copy); Hoover 621; Thorndike 5: 596-599 Provenance: Haskell F. Norman (bookplate; Christie's New York, 18 March 1998, lot 144

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