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Désiré CHRISTIAN (1843–1907) "Cypripedium"
A flattened, ovoi…
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Désiré CHRISTIAN (1843–1907) "Cypripedium"
A flattened, ovoi…
See original version (French)
Estimate €600 - €800
Voluntary lot
Description
Désiré CHRISTIAN (1843–1907)
"Cypripedium"
A flattened, ovoid-shaped vase in multi-layered colourless, opal white, yellow and red crystal, decorated with Cypripedium orchids (lady’s slipper) engraved in reserve and entirely wheel-cut on a partially hammered background with fine facets.
Signed “D. Christian” with a point under the base.
H: 10.5 cm
(flaw on the neck)
A “Cypripedium” egg-shaped, multilayered translucent, opalescent white, red and yellow-tinted crystal vase by Désiré Christian, with an etched and wheel-contoured decoration on a partially hammered background. Signed “D. Christian” beneath the base.
H: 4.13 inches
(flaw at the top)
Bibliography:
- Philippe Olland: ‘La Verrerie d’Art de Lorraine, Désiré Christian’, Editions Faton, Dijon 2010; the design is reproduced on a variant form on page 127, number 106.
See original version (French)
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About the sale
The P. Olland Collection, Museum of Enamels and Art Glass (Part I)
Auction location
Auction time
09/18/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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