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Émile Gallé
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Émile Gallé
- N'est sortilege que d'aymer vase parlant, circa 1884-1889
- Engraved signature E. Gallé Nancy Déposé on the underside
- glass
- 19,4 x 10,5 cm ; 7 5/8 x 4 1/8 in.
internally decorated, engraved and enamelled glass
Provenance
Private collection, London
Literature
François Le Tacon, L'Oeuvre de Verre d'Emile Gallé, Paris, 1998, p. 75
François Le Tacon, Emile Gallé et le Verre, La collection du musée de l'Ecole de Nancy, Nancy, 2011, p. 105
François Le Tacon, Emile Gallé et le Verre, La collection du musée de l'Ecole de Nancy, Nancy, 2011, p. 105
Condition
Good overall condition.
Very light surface scratches.
Some wear to the gilt décor, consistent with age and use.
Minor flaws visible inherent ot the manufacturing process and visible only upon close inspection.
"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
An identical vase is in the permanent collection of the Musée de l'Ecole de Nancy, accession n. 003.0.14.