An Etablissement Gallé 'Clematis' fire polished cameo glass vase, French, circa 1910

THE HANS & GETRUD MUELLER COLLECTION, SYDNEY

the bottle shaped body with an acid-etched design, overlaid in orange glass on a white ground, acid-etched 'Gallé'
16.5 cm high

• Lot Sold SOLD (Hammer Price)

Provenance

Renee Antiques, New York
Mr Hans Mueller and Mrs Gertrud Mueller, Sydney, acquired from the above 30 August 1988

Condition Report

Top rim consistent. Cameo decoration in good order throughout. There are two darkened lines running diagonally from the rim downwards on two sides of the neck. These appear to be scratches, as they cannot be felt either internally or externally. Similarly, there is a line running vertically from one side of the lower body, upwards through a section of one of the orange leaves at the shoulder of the body and stopping in one of the leaves in the neck. Inspection with a light indicates that this appears to be inherent within the glass. Factory marks clear. Light wear to the underside.

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