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Emile Gallé
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Emile Gallé
- Coquille marine, coupe vide-poches parlante, vers 1889
- Signée Emile Gallé E ‡ G Nanceiis faciebat Vitrarius gravé et porte l'inscription Habitaculum vetus et fragile quàm fragilioris ani mulae ! autour d'un coquillage
- glass
- Hauteur : 5,5 cm (2 1/8 in.) Largeur : 32,5 cm (12 7/8 in.) Profondeur : 17 cm (6 5/8 in.)
cristal translucide à décor de poudre intercalaire, décor repris à la meule et applications, restaurée
Provenance
Collection privée, Milan
Literature
Pour une coquille similaire, non-parlante, dans les collections du Musée de l'Ecole de Nancy (inv. AD 37):
Edouard Bour, Le musée des Arts Décoratifs à l'Hotel de Ville de Nancy, La Lorraine Artiste, n. 3-4, 1-15 fevrier 1904, pp. 35-36 pour la photographie d'une coupe comparable dans la vitrine du Musée d'Art décoratif de Nancy en 1904
Greta Daniel, 'Decorative Arts', Art Nouveau, Art and Design at the Turn of the Century, catalogue d'exposition, Museum of Modern Art, 6 juin-6 septembre 1960, éd. The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1959, pp. 97, 170, n. 105
Robert Schmutzler, Art Nouveau, éd. Harry N. Abrams Inc, New York, 1962, p. 263, n. 266
Gallé, catalogue d'exposition, Musée du Luxembourg, 29 novembre 1985-2 février 1986, éd. RMN, Paris, p. 175, n. 90
Philippe Thiébaut, Gallé le testament artistique, éd. Hazan, 2004, pp. 36, 127, n. 4
Emile Gallé et le verre, la collection du Musée de l'Ecole de Nancy, éd. Somogy, Paris, et éd. Musée de l'Ecole de Nancy, 2004, n. 144
Edouard Bour, Le musée des Arts Décoratifs à l'Hotel de Ville de Nancy, La Lorraine Artiste, n. 3-4, 1-15 fevrier 1904, pp. 35-36 pour la photographie d'une coupe comparable dans la vitrine du Musée d'Art décoratif de Nancy en 1904
Greta Daniel, 'Decorative Arts', Art Nouveau, Art and Design at the Turn of the Century, catalogue d'exposition, Museum of Modern Art, 6 juin-6 septembre 1960, éd. The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1959, pp. 97, 170, n. 105
Robert Schmutzler, Art Nouveau, éd. Harry N. Abrams Inc, New York, 1962, p. 263, n. 266
Gallé, catalogue d'exposition, Musée du Luxembourg, 29 novembre 1985-2 février 1986, éd. RMN, Paris, p. 175, n. 90
Philippe Thiébaut, Gallé le testament artistique, éd. Hazan, 2004, pp. 36, 127, n. 4
Emile Gallé et le verre, la collection du Musée de l'Ecole de Nancy, éd. Somogy, Paris, et éd. Musée de l'Ecole de Nancy, 2004, n. 144
Condition
A larged glued chip to one curve, visible in catalogue illustration, reflecting on the presale estimate. There are resulting minor losses to the glass and a quote for more sympathetic restoration is available on request. Otherwise a remarkable piece, beautifully carved and of pleasing freeform design. A number burst air bubbles particularly where the black ink inclusions are and a couple of very minor chips to the underside.
"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
A l'Exposition Universelle de 1889, Gallé présente plusieurs pièces en cristal gravé dont le décor joue sur les contrastes du noir et de la transparence. Ces contrastes sont destinés selon Emile Gallé à "relever la saveur d'une pièce". L'inscription latine gravée sur notre vase rappelle que le coquillage est "Un habitacle plus ancien et plus fragile encore que celui de l'âme", allusion à son utilisation en tant que vanité sur les tableaux du XVIIème siècle.