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Sat, May 21, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 836

Emile Muller Earthenware Umbrella Stand

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

French, early 20th century, of rectangular form, with pierced rectangular reserve verso, molded mistletoe leaves and berries in relief, covered in a sang de boeuf red glaze over a celadon glaze, signed lower right "E.Muller", interior with stamped "Emile Muller/Ivry/Paris" mark, 25-1/2 x 23-1/2 x 10-3/4 in.

Provenance: Christie's, London, Lot 135, October 27, 1998 for œ2,875; Private Collection, New York

Condition

scattered chips and flakes, small crack to base verso, foam to interior (partially covering stamp), glaze crackle/crazing, scratches, surface dirt and wear consistent with age and use; together with three plastic pipes