A pair of Lalique 'St Emilion' vases, no. 10-939, designed 1942, post-1945 production
Estimate $2,500 – $3,500
THE HANS & GETRUD MUELLER COLLECTION, SYDNEY
each with a tapering cylindrical body, moulded to four sides in high relief with a design depicting pheasants perched amongst leafy branches, in frosted and clear crystal, incised 'Lalique France'
25.5 cm high
- Lot Sold $2,500 (Hammer Price)
- $3,050 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Mr Hans Mueller and Mrs Gertrud Mueller, Sydney
Condition Report
Very minor abrasions/losses in places to the extremities of the moulded decoration of both vases. Medium surface scratches to the top surfaces, however the top rims are generally in good order. One vase with a chip to the exterior foot rim, approximately 1 mm wide. Both vases with medium to heavy wear to the underside. Factory marks clear.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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