Design

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Lot 108
  • 108

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
  • "Papillons" Coupe
  • signed in the mold G. ARGY-ROUSSEAU
  • pâte-de-verre

Provenance

Sotheby's New York, March 11, 2004, lot 130
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Literature

Alain Lesieutre, The Spirit and Splendor of Art Deco, London, 1974, ill. 210
Janine Bloch-Dermant, Les Pâtes de Verre:  G. Argy-Rousseau, Catalogue Raisonné, Paris, 1990, pp. 45 and 178, no. 15.01

Condition

Overall in very good condition consistent with age and gentle handling. With air bubbles and minute particulate inclusions inherent in the making. A charming design with a nice small scale.
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.
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