A Lalique 'Bacchantes' vase, no. 997, designed 1927, post-1945 production

THE HANS & GETRUD MUELLER COLLECTION, SYDNEY

the cylindrical body moulded with a continuous scene depicting dancing maidens, in frosted glass, inscribed 'Lalique France'
24 cm high

• Lot Sold $4,000 (Hammer Price)
• $4,880 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Provenance

James R. Lawson, Sydney, 3 December 1991, lot 83
Mr Hans Mueller and Mrs Gertrud Mueller, Sydney, acquired from the above

Condition Report

Very minor bruise to the top surface of the rim, less than 1 mm in width. Darkened diagonal scratch to the calf of one figure's leg approx 1 cm long and one other darkened scratch to the thigh of one figure, approximately 5 mm long. Various other very minor surface scratches to the exterior, however overall in good order. Light wear to underside. Factory marks clear.

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