VERY RARE GLASS AND WOOD WHIMSY OF THE VICES OF MAN, POSSIBLY MADE BY REMIE LAFLEUR, CIRCA 1915

VERY RARE GLASS AND WOOD WHIMSY OF THE VICES OF MAN, POSSIBLY MADE BY REMIE LAFLEUR, CIRCA 1915

three carved and painted figural scenes, set inside three corked glass globes. Depicts fighting, gambling, and drinking.

Height 35 in. by Diameter 11 ½ in.

Condition Report:
In overall fine condition. Loose surface dirt on interior of middle and lower glass bottles. Middle globe contains hairline crack and neck of base bottle contains light crazing. Card player in middle glass globe dismounted from seat. Minor paint flaking and surface accretions on figures in lower section.

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Provenance:
Allan Katz, Woodbridge, Connecticut.