Jean-Désiré RINGEL D'ILLZACH (1847-1916) & Émile MULLER (182 - Lot 196

Jean-Désiré RINGEL D'ILLZACH (1847-1916) & Émile MULLER (1823-1889) Porcupine Stoneware proof forming a jardinière or vide-poche entirely covered with brown, red, green and blue enamel. Signed with both names, numbered on the reverse 3b and marked "reproduction interdite". H. 11 cm Bibliography : - Jean-Luc Olivié, État des recherches sur un sculpteur inconnu du XIXe siècle : Ringel d'Illzach (1847-1916), Master's thesis in Art History, UFR d'Art et d'Archéologie, Université de Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, p. 166 for the mention of a "porcupine" vide-poche in collaboration with Émile Muller. - Charles Janoray, Symbolism and the grotesque: the fantastical creatures of Carriès and Ringel d'Illzach, Charles Janoray LLC, New York, 2006, p. 10 for mention of the artist's collaboration with Émile Muller on the production of small series pieces, including a "hedgehog" pocket opener.