A René Lalique 'Fontainebleau' vase, no. 1036, designed 1930
Estimate $3,000 – $4,000
THE HANS & GETRUD MUELLER COLLECTION, SYDNEY
the ovoid body moulded with entwined grapes and vines, rising to a flared rim, in opalescent glass with a blue patina, acid etched 'R. LALIQUE'
16 cm high
Provenance
Art Antica, London
Mr Hans Mueller and Mrs Gertrud Mueller, Sydney, acquired from the above 14 August 1985
Condition Report
Body rings sound when tapped. Very slight abbrasions to top rim in places and slight surface wear. Medium to heavy wear to foot rim and one flea-bight chip to outer rim measuring less than 1 mm. Surface wear to the interior associated with use over time. Factory mark clear. Moulded decoration to the exterior in good order.
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