Small 'Clair de Lune'-vase with shore landscape and snail shells, c. 1880-94 – Emile Gallé, Nancy

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Emile Gallé, Nancy
Small 'Clair de Lune'-vase with shore landscape and snail shells, c. 1880-94

H. 7 cm. Cased glass, clear and opalescent green with blurry white inclusions, surrounding enamelled decor with snail shells. Landscape with castle in Camaieu red indicated on the front. Signed: Cristallerie d'Emile Gallé E, Cross of Lorraine, G, Nancy, modèle et décor déposés (black solder).

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Hammer Price: 2,000 €

168A - Art Nouveau - Art Deco Part I
23. May 2023 at 3:00 PM CEST

Literature:

Cat. Meisenthal, Berceau du Verre Art Nouveau, Meisenthal 1999, no. 29; cf. Duncan/de Bartha, Glass by Gallé, London 1984, p. 36, no. 7 a, ibid. p. 43, no. 22 (very similar decor).

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Small 'Clair de Lune'-vase with shore landscape and snail shells, c. 1880-94