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Emile Gallé
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description
- Emile Gallé
- Cinq dessins préparatoires, vers 1880-1890
- Certains annotés, le plus grand monogrammé, signé et situé EG ‡ Emile Gallé Nancy
- paper, watercoulor, ink
- Le plus grand : 13,5 x 17,3 cm (5 3/8 x 6 7/8 in.)
aquarelle, crayon et encre sur papier, trois d'entre eux contrecollés, représentant des insectes volants
Provenance
Collection privée, Milan
Condition
These are working drawings and have handling creases, spots, folds and light discoloration commensurate with use in the atelier of Emile Gallé. The three larger drawings have small areas of discoloration to the paper, two of which are visible to the catalogue illustration, to the drawings illustrated in the group top left and top right, the other the study of the large dragonfly has some discolouration to the top left hidden by the overlapping drawing. These larger examples are the three that are stuck to supports, the figure of the two butterflies (ill. bottom right) has glue deposit to the reverse. Nevertheless a lovely group of typically Gallé motives delicately drawn.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Ces décors de papillons fantaisistes, criquet et libellules stylisés en vols sont probablement de la main de Louis Hestaux, avec annotations d'Emile Gallé.