Lot Essay
This bowl has been described as representing the four elements - earth, air, water and fire (see J. Bloch-Dermant, The Art of French Glass 1860-1914, London, 1980, p. 125, pl. 194, for a similar example).
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PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED EUROPEAN COLLECTION
EMILE GALLE 1846-1904
'LA NATURE' BOWL, CIRCA 1900
Details
EMILE GALLE 1846-1904
'LA NATURE' BOWL, CIRCA 1900
iridescent internally decorated glass with marquetry and carved tree
5 ¾ in. (14.5 cm.) high; 9 ¼ in. (23.5 cm.) diameter
engraved Gallé
'LA NATURE' BOWL, CIRCA 1900
iridescent internally decorated glass with marquetry and carved tree
5 ¾ in. (14.5 cm.) high; 9 ¼ in. (23.5 cm.) diameter
engraved Gallé
Literature
P. Garner, Emile Gallé, London, 1990, p. 111, illustrated.
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