Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Lot 382:
Christofle, Orfèvrerie Gallia, Paris, c. 1900 — Art Nouveau Silver-Plated “Scarab and Oak Leaf” Four-Tube Vase, Model No. 4842
Description
Christofle (Orfèvrerie Gallia), Paris, c. 1900-1910
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Art Nouveau multi-tube bud vase with scarab terminals, model no. 4842.
Silver-plated Gallia metal; cast and chased with oak-leaf garlands, four small tubes surrounding a central neck.
Marks:Gallia helmet-and-rooster punches; no. 4842 to base. H. 16 cm.
Note: The beetle/“scarab” heads at each tube are a characteristic Gallia naturalistic motif of the Belle Époque.
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