An Emile Gallé 'Iris' fire polished cameo glass vase, French, circa 1900
Estimate $6,000 – $8,000
THE HANS & GETRUD MUELLER COLLECTION, SYDNEY
the baluster body etched and carved in lavender and brown glass on an opaque ground, cameo carved 'Gallé'
25 cm high
- Lot Sold $6,000 (Hammer Price)
- $7,320 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Mr Hans Mueller and Mrs Gertrud Mueller, Sydney
Condition Report
Two chips to base, each measuring approximately 1 mm. Area of flattening to one side of the rim, indicating that a chip may have been buffed out previously. There is slight sharpness to the tip of one leaf, indicating a minor loss to the tip. Medium to heavy wear to the underside of the base. Factory mark clear.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
