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129 - ÉMILE GALLÉ (1846–1904) A rare Symbolist ‘speaking’ glass bo…
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Estimate €1,000 - €2,000
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ÉMILE GALLÉ (1846–1904) A rare Symbolist ‘speaking’ glass bowl in a shuttle shape, made of transparent green-tinted crystal with enamelled decoration (some missing sections) featuring forget-me-nots, adorned with a quotation inspired by a poem by Marceline Valmore: ‘May the forget-me-not carry a scent of tenderness in my memory’ Late 19th century Gallé signature stamped on the reverse (difficult to read) Length: 28.5 cm Width: 9.5 cm Bibliography: A similar example is reproduced in Giuseppe CAPPA’s book, *L’Europe de l’art verrier. Des précurseurs de l’Art Nouveau à l’Art Actuel*, Hayen, Editions Pierre Mardaga, 1991. Provenance: Private Art Nouveau / Art Deco collection – Geneva This lot will be automatically transferred to the Drouot storage facility following the sale. No exceptions will be made, unless collection takes place on the evening of the sale before 6.15 pm. Any storage and handling charges will be payable by the buyer at the current rates. This lot is presented under the temporary importation regime from Switzerland. Import VAT at a rate of 5.5% is included in the buyer’s fees (33.5%). No additional charge will be made in this respect.
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About the sale Art Nouveau / Art Deco Collection – Gallé and Daum glassware, paintings, furniture
Auction location
Auction time 10/06/2026 at 1:00 PM
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