Emile Gallé

à deux anses en verre partiellement martelé et gravé, marqueterie de verre et à application de coquillage et à décor de stries intercalaires

Collection privée, Milan

Good overall condition. A few very minor pinprick chips to base and light wear to underside of base, commensurate with age and use. A couple of burst air bubbles to the cameo decoration, inherent to the making process. Some very small black inclusions, these are also part of the manufacturing process. A delicate and charming vase with a delicate floral decoration in shades of very pale pink and green, not entirely conveyed in catalogue illustration. Bon état général. Quelques tout petits éclats à la base et légère usure au revers de la base, dus au temps et à l'usage. Deux petites bulles d'air éclatées dans la décoration en camée, dues au processus de fabrication. Quelques petites inclusions noires, liées au processus de fabrication. Un vase charmant, à la décoration florale délicate dans des teintes pâles de roses et de verts qui ne sont pas entièrement rendus dans le catalogue.
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