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Emile Gallé
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Emile Gallé
- "Papillon" Verre Parlant Vase
- engraved Commencer/sur la terre/ L'vivre dans les cieux/Méry
molded and wheel-carved marquetrie-sur-verre glass
Provenance
Minna Rosenblatt, New York
Condition
Overall in good condition. This piece is executed in a very thick glass with incised decorations to both the front and back. Some surface scratches to the underbase. With a horizontally oriented ribbon-shaped undulating inclusion with adjacent air bubble inclusions to one of the cornered sides approximately one inch below the upper rim, which is visible to the proper left portion of the vase in the catalogue illustration. The inclusion extends approximately 3.5 inches in total length across the cornered side. With some minor chips to the bottom edge of the vase at the base, one of which is possibly repaired. With some minor flecks to the rim.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.