Decorative Arts Auction

December 07, 2015

LOT 318

Lot 318

Gallé Mould-Blown Cameo Glass Elephants Table Lamp, c.1900

Gallé Mould-Blown Cameo Glass Elephants Table Lamp, c.1900
Lot 318 Details
Gallé Mould-Blown Cameo Glass Elephants Table Lamp, c.1900

the ovoid body of mottled lemon yellow glass overlaid with green and etched with a frieze of elephants, trunk to tail, beneath palms and stylized clouds
base drilled, crack
overall height 29.5" — 75 cm.
intaglio signature Gallé

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $2,640
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Gallé Mould-Blown Cameo Glass Elephants Table Lamp, c.1900
  • Gallé Mould-Blown Cameo Glass Elephants Table Lamp, c.1900
  • Gallé Mould-Blown Cameo Glass Elephants Table Lamp, c.1900
  • Gallé Mould-Blown Cameo Glass Elephants Table Lamp, c.1900

CONDITION DETAILS

Base is drilled (approx. 1 cm at centre); a U-shaped crack runs from the base of the tree (through the signature) to the base edge and back up to just above ground between the legs of second elephant to left (approx. 20 cm between branches of crack, representing less than 1/3 of circumference at that level); associated repair at base rim; glass height 15" — 38 cm.; 29.5"" — 75 cm. overall

LOT 318
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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