French, late 19th century, ovoid amber glass vase, enamel and gilt decorated with honey bees, pussy willows, and cameo honey combs,ÿinscribed "Emile Galle / delt" and "Mod‚le et decor d‚pos‚s" to base, 5-3/8 c in. - Note: A similar vase with silver mounts is illustrated in Philippe Garner's Emile Galle, 1976, page 143. - Provenance: Sotheby's Parke-Bernet, New York, NY, Lot 195, purchased February 22, 1978 for $1,200 (accompanied by copy of receipt); Estate of Jay R. Doros, Springfield, New Jersey - Note: A similar vase with silver mounts is illustrated in Philippe Garner'sÿEmile Gall‚,ÿ1976, page 143.
Condition
rim with surface reaching bubble, tiny flake to rim, some wear to gilt, some scratches, marked reference number