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Emile Gallé
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Vase, vers 1898-1904
- Signature Gallé gravée sur le flanc
- glass
- 25 x 9,5 cm (9 7/8 x 3 3/4 in.)
verre dichroïque, marqueterie sur verre, inclusions de poudres intercalaires et de feuille d'argent ; le corps entièrement repris à la roue, monté sur une base en bronze patiné
Provenance
Dans la famille depuis l'origine
Literature
Emile Molinier, "Les arts du feu (Salons de 1898)", Art et Décoration, Paris, 1898, p. 195 pour un vase de Gallé à monture approchante
Janine Bloch-Dermant, L'art du verre en France, Paris, 1974, p. 68 pour une marqueterie sur verre de même forme et p. 132 pour un vase à monture identique
Janine Bloch-Dermant, L'art du verre en France, Paris, 1974, p. 68 pour une marqueterie sur verre de même forme et p. 132 pour un vase à monture identique
Condition
FR : Bon état général
Petites égratignures éparses.
Quelques bulles éclatées, dont deux plus importantes (une à proximité de la feuille d'argent, visible sur la photo du catalogue, et une au-dessus de la signature), découlant toutes du processus de fabrication.
La couleur du fond du vase tend plutôt vers le vert céladon lorsqu'elle n'est pas éclairée.
Le plâtre ayant servi à fixer le vase au socle est visible.
Infimes rayures, enfoncements et deux petites imperfections sur la base.
EN : Good overall condition
Minor scratches scattered.
Some burst bubbles on the surface of the vase, including two more important (one close to the silvered leaf, visible on the catalogue, and another one above the signature), all consistent with the manufacturing process.
The background colour of the vase is slighlty more celadon green when not exposed to light.
The plaster used to fix the vase to the base is visible.
Minor bumps, scratches and two flaws on the bronze base.
"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."