Auction on
08 December 2023 - 14:00 (CET) -
Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009
The incredible Émile Gallé (1846-1904) transformed the wonderful bubbling of the Earth's depths into glass.
Émile Gallé (1846-1904), Géologie baluster vase on a base, c. 1889, in white and blue cased glass, intercalated decoration of vitrified powders, body hammered with small facets, imitation rock crystal applied to a gold-leaf background, h. 24.5 cm/9.64 in. Result: €123,310
Émile Gallé (1846-1904), Géologie baluster vase on a base, c. 1889, in white and blue cased glass, intercalated decoration of vitrified powders, body hammered with small facets, imitation rock crystal applied to a gold-leaf background, h. 24.5 cm/9.64 in. Result: €123,310
Emile Gallé was interested in nature, botany, entomology and geology. And it took all of his genius in mastering the demanding fire art of glass to create the vase entitled …
We use cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience, perform site traffic analysis, and deliver content and advertisements most relevant to your interests.
Cookie management:
By allowing these cookies, you agree to the deposit, reading and use of tracking technologies necessary for their proper functioning. Read more about our privacy policy.
Print the article