The fragile, exquisite glass collection of Barbara Wirth

Result EUR88,400

Published on 23 October 2020, by Anne Doridou-Heim

Auction on 13 October 2020 - 14:00 (CEST) - Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009

By responding with nearly €1 million in sales, the market decidedly honored the choices of Barbara Wirth: the gardener with a passion for antique glass.

France, late 16th/early 17th century, conical glass standing on a blue and white... The fragile, exquisite glass collection of Barbara Wirth

France, late 16th/early 17th century, conical glass standing on a blue and white enameled gadrooned knot, surmounted by gilded fleur-de-lys discs and blue enameled glass fili, the cup decorated with twists and foliage in white and yellow enamel, gilt metal glass holder, h. 22 cm, diam. 10.7 cm.
Result: €88,400

It was an exceptional collection in terms of both rarity and historicity, and the market positively melted before these creations, mainly from the 16 th and 17 th centuries, greeting most of them with splendid bids where estimates were…

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Collections Barbara Wirth et Alain Weil - Verrerie des XVIe, XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles

Tuesday 13 October 2020 - 14:00 (CEST) - Live

Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009 Paris

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Glass: Barbara Wirth's Secret Garden

A well-known figure in the garden and museum worlds, Barbara Wirth built up a remarkable glassware collection making play with transparency, refinement and rarity.