A PAIR OF FRENCH POLYCHROME-PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT OPALINE GLASS VASES

CIRCA 1840-50, ATTRIBUTED TO BACCARAT, THE DECORATION ATTRIBUED TO JEAN-FRANÇOIS ROBERT, NOW FITTED AS LAMPS

细节

A PAIR OF FRENCH POLYCHROME-PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT OPALINE GLASS VASES
Circa 1840-50, attributed to Baccarat, the decoration attribued to Jean-François Robert, now fitted as lamps
Each of typical form but with paperweight glass collar, decorated with roses and and scrolling foliage, on a stepped base, wired for electricity, some of the gilding refreshed
27½in. (70cm.) high, 5½in. (13.5cm.) diameter (2)

拍场告示

Please note that the consignor of this lot has decided to donate a portion of their proceeds to the New York Police and Fireman, Widows & Children's Benefit Fund.

拍品专文

There are a related pair of vases in the Galerie Suger Collection that are attributed to Jean-François Robert, see J.L. Curtin, Baccarat, New York, 1992, p. 230-232. Robert, a decorative artist at the royal porcelain manufactory of Sévres (recorded in 1806-34 and 1835-43), decorated opalines by Baccarat and Saint Louis with floral designs in enamels as well as gold, silver and platinum from 1843-1855. Another pair of vases also attributed to Baccarat and Robert sold in these Rooms, 29-30 March 2001, lot 205 ($17,625).