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Emile Gallé
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Emile Gallé
- An Important and Rare "Marqueterie-sur-verre" Vase
- with carved mark Gallé
- colorless glass over light smoky brown body with white powdered fused glass, wheel-carved polychrome marqueterie-sur-verre
Provenance
Robert Walker
Private European Collection
Christie's London, November 3, 1999, lot 100
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private European Collection
Christie's London, November 3, 1999, lot 100
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Overall in excellent original condition. When viewed in person, the vase presents with an extraordinary internal decoration and intricate detailing to the carved decoration. The glass with a few minor air bubbles and particulate inclusions inherent in the making and not at all visually distracting. The base presents with a few hairline craquelures inherent in the making. An outstanding example of Gallé's marqueterie sur verre pieces.
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.