A pair of René Lalique 'Fontaines' vases, no. 906, designed 1912
Estimate $1,800 – $2,500
PROPERTY FROM THE HANS & GERTRUD MUELLER COLLECTION, SYDNEY
each with a tapering cylindrical body, in clear and frosted electric blue glass, one moulded 'R. LALIQUE', one inscribed 'R. Lalique France' (lacking covers)
14 cm high
- Lot Sold $1,500 (Hammer Price)
- $1,830 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Both vases are lacking their covers, but have been estimated accordingly. 1 - circular chip to the exterior top rim approximately 2 mm wide; two other minor chips to the internal rim. Surface grime to the interior. Medium wear to the underside. Factory marks clear. 2 - serveral chips to the inner top rim, the largest apprixmately 3 mm wide. Areas of unevenness to the exterior rim indicating buffing at some point. Medium to heavy wear to the under. Factory marks clear.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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 RobertsConsultant Specialist, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Anthony HurlConsultant Specialist Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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Marlene CartlidgeAdministrator Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Marlene Cartlidge |
Gary SingerChief Executive Officer Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Gary Singer |
AU0832 |
20 Mar 2019 |
Sydney
6 PM