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Vase: C.5-1977

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Gallé, Emile

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Description

Blue glass, cased in orange and brown, and cut. Ovoid standing on a footring. The body is shaded from deep blue at the base to pale blue at the top. The overlay is cut with an assymetrical design of pine branches and cones. On one side is carved the signature 'Gallé'.

Legal notes

Purchased with the Napier Duplicates Fund

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 16.6 cm
Height: 27.0 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1977-03-07) by Garfit, Brian, Mrs

Dating

19th Century, Late
Production date: circa AD 1890

School or Style

Art Nouveau

Components of the work

Parts composed of orange glass blue glass
Decoration

Techniques used in production

Blowing : Blue blown glass, cased in orange and brown, and carved

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: GaLLÉ
  • Location: On one side
  • Method of creation: Carved
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.5-1977
Primary reference Number: 27620

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 13 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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