Lot 105
- 105
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
- "Rayons de Soleil" Vase
- signed in the mold G. ARGY-ROUSSEAU
underbase inscribed FRANCE - pâte-de-verre
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, Pâte-de-Verre by G. Argy-Rousseau, December 2, 2000, lot 257
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Janine Bloch-Dermant, Les Pâtes de Verre: G. Argy-Rousseau, Catalogue Raisonné, Paris, 1990, pp. 208, no. 26.03
Alain Lesieutre, The Spirit and Splendor of Art Deco, London, 1974, pl. 9
Alain Lesieutre, The Spirit and Splendor of Art Deco, London, 1974, pl. 9
Condition
Overall in excellent original condition. When viewed in person, the core of the sunflowers present with green highlights. The pate de verre with a few minute air bubbles and particulate inclusions inherent in the making and not at all visually distracting. A superb example of the model.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.