Beautiful And Interesting Cristallerie De Gallé "the Dog Of Jean De Nivelle", Circa 1880, Era Daum

Pretty and rare crystalware from Gallé "the dog of Jean de Nivelle" For information: This vase describes a popular humorous scene based on a saying called "the dog of Jean de Nivelle", which "flees when called". Jean de Nivelle (1422-1477) was a medieval nobleman who refused to answer his king's call. He was an object of hatred and contempt and the people gave him an insulting nickname of "Jean de Nivelle's dog". But very quickly, the name "Dog" was used in the literal sense as if it were the dog belonging to Jean de Nivelle. This tale was taken up in many popular songs and it is even cited in a fable by Jean de La Fontaine Finely enameled piece from a drawing probably by Émile Gallé himself and produced in Meisenthal by the team of Désiré Christian . We therefore see Jean de Nivelle running after his dog which runs away. Perfect condition, speaking piece, 11 cm high, referenced 1880, signed under the piece. Real collector's item, rare.