NESTOR PERKAL (BORN 1951) Pair of "Combien de temps" silver oxidized blown glass covered vases, baluster shape, housing a pink blown glass cornet stopper surrounded by a black net and surmounted by a sphere. Both vases are engraved "Nestor Perkal/CIRVA Grands Prix Nationaux 1998 du Ministère de la Culture" on the reverse of the base. Height 39 cm - Diameter 20 cm A pair of 'Combien de temps' covered vases in blown glass. Each signed and bear an inscription. H. 15 3/8 in. - Diam. 7 7/8 in. PROVENANCE : Private collection, Paris

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