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1889

Emile Gallé, Nancy

Height: 23 cm. Diameter: 30 cm

Mould-blown, three-layered glass, transparent with coloured patches of oxides and gold foil introduced into it, cherry-red and lilac overcolours. Deep etching, partial engraving, hand polishing in places

Acquired by A.A. Polovtsov at the World Exposition in Paris in 1889

Engraved inscription on the base Emile Gallé || Nancy || Exposition 1889; E [the Cross of Lorraine] G [a butterfly]

 

 

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