Lot: 113

Emile Gallé, Nancy
Jug 'Sceau de Salomon', c. 1890

In the shape of a rolled leaf. H. 25.5 cm. Glass, optically blown, slightly brownish with applied bands as plant stems and a small handle. Polychrome enameled decor with leaves and berries of whorl-leaved white borage. Bottom signed: Cristallerie d'Emile Gallé Nancy, modèle et décor déposés (Camaieu).

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Hammer Price: 3,700 €

168B - Art Nouveau - Art Deco Part II
24. May 2023 at 3:00 PM CET

Literature:

Pazaurek/Spiegl, Glas des 20. Jahrhunderts, Munich 1983, p. 61, No. 87; Cat. Meisenthal, Berceau du Verre Art Nouveau, Meisenthal 1999, No. 42; cf. cat. Nancy 1900, Munich Municipal Museum, Mainz 1980, No. 70 (shape, faience, 1878).