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FRANÇOIS-ÉMILE DÉCORCHEMONT (1880-1971) Vase fougères en hauteur, the model created in [1913] and circulated until [1914], reputed to have been made in 7 editions. Piriform vase evoking a coloquinte; the title decoration is in high relief. Proof in polychrome pâte de verre; water green shaded with dark green, the bubbled body evoking morning dew. Two major cracks (stopped) starting under the base, possibly during the creation of the piece, tiny chips around the neck, a small chip at the heel. Marked with the artist's stamp towards the base. Height: 23cm Public collections: Kitazawa Museum of Art, Tokyo - An identical model (color variant) is kept in this institution. Bibliography: Véronique Ayroles - François Décorchemont - Maître de la pâte de verre - Éditions Norma, Paris, 2006. Model referenced as n°46 on page 236, color variants reproduced on pages 89 and 237.
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FRANÇOIS-ÉMILE DÉCORCHEMONT (1880-1971) Vase fougères en hauteur, the model created in [1913] and circulated until [1914], reputed to have been made in 7 editions. Piriform vase evoking a coloquinte; the title decoration is in high relief. Proof in polychrome pâte de verre; water green shaded with dark green, the bubbled body evoking morning dew. Two major cracks (stopped) starting under the base, possibly during the creation of the piece, tiny chips around the neck, a small chip at the heel. Marked with the artist's stamp towards the base. Height: 23cm Public collections: Kitazawa Museum of Art, Tokyo - An identical model (color variant) is kept in this institution. Bibliography: Véronique Ayroles - François Décorchemont - Maître de la pâte de verre - Éditions Norma, Paris, 2006. Model referenced as n°46 on page 236, color variants reproduced on pages 89 and 237.
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