- 17
Emile Gallé
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Emile Gallé
- Vase marqueterie de verre, vers 1900
- Signé Gallé gravé sur le flanc
- glass
- Hauteur : 45 cm (17 3/4 in.) Diamètre : 12 cm (4 3/4 in.)
verre patiné en surface, à décor de poudres intercalaires, inclusions de feuilles d'or, marqueterie de verre à décor de fleurs polychromes et stylisées, le pied multicouche
Provenance
Collection privée, Milan
Literature
Alastair Duncan, Georges de Bartha, Glass by Gallé, éd. Thames and Hudson, Londres, 1984, reproduit planche n. 151A et quatrième de couverture
Glas des Art Nouveau, Die Sammlung Gerda Koepff, catalogue d'exposition, Kunstmuseum Düsseldorf im Ehrenhof, 22 mars-19 août 1998, éd. Prestel, Munich, 1998, p. 135 pour une technique comparable
Glas des Art Nouveau, Die Sammlung Gerda Koepff, catalogue d'exposition, Kunstmuseum Düsseldorf im Ehrenhof, 22 mars-19 août 1998, éd. Prestel, Munich, 1998, p. 135 pour une technique comparable
Condition
Internal fracture running on unillustrated side from the left of the catalogue illustration at the top to about 3/4 of the way down, in total approx. 25 cm in length. And another running from the top to the right-hand side of the catalogue illustration down to the bulbous base. These are not visible since the technique of surface decoration gives the vase an opaque quality. The black connecting stems, visible in the catalogue illustration, were possibly the cause of the internal cracks since they match the course of the internal fractures. This is therefore probably an étude, i.e; a vase which has not been finished with surface carving which was likely intended for some of the flowerheads and leaves. This is a remarkably modern piece conveying a wild and freeform floral landscape, quite unlike the meticulous rendition of plant forms which one associates with Gallé's designs.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."