Emile Gallé for Escalier de Cristal

blown out and wheel carved glass imitating Jade, metallic inclusion, gilt-bronze

Overall good condition. The gilt brass is rubbed and has some slight discolouration, it is less bright than in the printed catalogue. There is one small chip to the red glaze, and the gilt filler used to join the base to the glass has some discolouration.
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A relatable example is in the permanent collection of the Musée des Art Décoratifs, Paris, (inv. no 34604)

We would like to thank Mr Jean-Luc Olivié, Conservateur en chef, Département Verre at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, for his assistance for cataloguing of this lot