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Emile Gallé
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Vase, vers 1895
- Signature en intaille Cristallerie Gallé Nancy et porte une étiquette d'origine Emile Gallé Nancy Paris n. 111 au revers
- glass
- 26,5 x 8 cm (10 1/2 x 3 1/8 in.)
verre translucide multicouche, décor dégagé à l'acide et patines, les volutes gravées à la roue
Provenance
Vente Sotheby's, Londres, 27 septembre 2007, lot 412
Literature
Un ensemble Art Nouveau. La donation Rispal, catalogue d'exposition, Musée d'Orsay, Paris, 21 novembre 2006 - 28 janvier 2007, p. 211 pour un modèle comparable conservé sous le numéro d'inventaire OAO 1612
Condition
Some very minor scratching, otherwise overall good condition. The underside is also marked “Modèle & décor deposés”. An extraordinary modern sculptural work.
"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
Le dessin du modèle, reproduit ci-dessous, a été vendu par Sotheby Parke Bernet à Monaco, Emile Gallé, Vases, Lampes, Projets, le 24 Octobre 1982, lot 30
Cette technique décorative que Gallé qualifia de "creuse" a fait l'objet d'un dépôt de brevet à Nancy le 14 mai 1895. Douze modèles furent ainsi déposés avec ce même décor d'arabesques profondément creusées et inspirées des arts de l'Islam.
Cette technique décorative que Gallé qualifia de "creuse" a fait l'objet d'un dépôt de brevet à Nancy le 14 mai 1895. Douze modèles furent ainsi déposés avec ce même décor d'arabesques profondément creusées et inspirées des arts de l'Islam.
A drawing of the model, reproduced below, has been sold by Sotheby Parke Bernet in Monaco, Emile Gallé, Vases, Lampes, Projets, on the 24th of October, 1982, lot 30.
This decorative technique, called by Gallé “creuse” (hollow) has been patented in Nancy, on the 14th of May, 1895. Twelve models were patented with the same curved lines, deeply engraved and inspired by Islamic art.