LEON LEDRU of VAL ST. LAMBERT - Important Art Nouveau
ROSES ON GILDED VASE by LEON LEDRU of Val St. Lambert depicts sculpted Roses etched into a guided gold-bronze patina on deep cobalt blue hand-blown crystal. The vase is acid-etched with a bronze patina encrustation that does not tarnish and tests 7-9 Karat Gold on my digital gold tester. The background design has an angular Oriental influence. Execution on the overlay and definition between leaves is crisp and exact.; Leon Ledru (1855-1926) was head of Crystal Creations for Val St. Lambert from 1888-1926. Interestingly, Rene Lalique studied with the Ledru Brothers in his earlier years and married into the Ledru family.; The Val Saint Lambert glass works was founded in 1825 on the site of a former Cistercian Abbey of the same name near Liege, Belgium. VSL is renowned worldwide for its quality and aesthetic designs, The works of VSL and Leon Ledru can be found in Museum and private collections throughout the world.; This is a very heavy vase weighing almost 3 pounds measuring 10" tall by 4" at its widest.; Signed "Val St Lambert, Belgique" in relief.; Pristine Condition! (no cracks/hairlines); Circa: Art Nouveau Era
Reserve: $2,800.00
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ROSES ON GILDED VASE by LEON LEDRU of Val St. Lambert depicts sculpted Roses etched into a guided gold-bronze patina on deep cobalt blue hand-blown crystal. The vase is acid-etched with a bronze patina encrustation that does not tarnish and tests 7-9 Karat Gold on my digital gold tester. The background design has an angular Oriental influence. Execution on the overlay and definition between leaves is crisp and exact.; Leon Ledru (1855-1926) was head of Crystal Creations for Val St. Lambert from 1888-1926. Interestingly, Rene Lalique studied with the Ledru Brothers in his earlier years and married into the Ledru family.; The Val Saint Lambert glass works was founded in 1825 on the site of a former Cistercian Abbey of the same name near Liege, Belgium. VSL is renowned worldwide for its quality and aesthetic designs, The works of VSL and Leon Ledru can be found in Museum and private collections throughout the world.; This is a very heavy vase weighing almost 3 pounds measuring 10" tall by 4" at its widest.; Signed "Val St Lambert, Belgique" in relief.; Pristine Condition! (no cracks/hairlines); Circa: Art Nouveau Era
Reserve: $2,800.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Location: This item ships from Alaska
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Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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