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Emile Gallé
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description
- Emile Gallé
- Cinq dessins préparatoires, vers 1885
- Les quatre premiers annotés, trois avec le tampon Emile Gallé à Nancy, le dernier signé et situé Emile Gallé Nancy
- paper, ink, watercolour
- Le plus grand : 17,1 x 30,2 cm (6 3/4 x 11 7/8 in.)
aquarelle, crayon et encre sur papier, trois d'entre eux contrecollés, comprenant Papillon Mouche et Insectes, deux Médaillons de corbeille Laurier Delft et or (Phénix en vol et Phénix de profil), Potiche plate Epine n°2 (criquet en vol), et une étude de feuilles et coquillages
Provenance
Collection privée, Milan
Literature
Le plus grand dessin, réalisé par l'atelier d'Emile Gallé, est un projet pour céramique à rattacher aux pièces d'inspiration japonisante que Gallé réalise entre 1878 et 1884. Le criquet en vol est probablement de la main de Louis Hestaux, dessinateur puis directeur artistique chez Gallé. L'étude de feuilles et de coquillages est un élément de décor pour assiette du service Fruits de mer réalisé en 1885 et réédité en 1902 pour le mariage de sa fille Thérèse.
Condition
These are working drawings and have handling creases, spots, folds and light discoloration commensurate with use in the atelier of Emile Gallé. The study of two shells also has two tears where it seems the drawing has been clipped to a support. The studies Papillon, Mouche and Insect and the two Medaillon de Corbeille studies are stuck to paper supports, the drawings themselves are on very fine tracing paper one of which has an edge tear of approximatly 1.5 cm long and the paper is on both of these irregularily cut. Nonetheless a charming group of Gallé works with typical motifs and demonstating Gallé's renowned sensitivity for nature in all its forms.
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"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."