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vase

Object NameVase

Maker André Hunebelle (French, 1896-1985)

Made FromGlass, enamel

Dateabout 1925-1938

Place MadeFrance

Techniquemold-blown, acid-etched, ground, polished,enameled

Accession Number71.3.155

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Gillett Welles, Sr.

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless no-lead glass, pink enamel; mold-blown, acid-etched, ground, polished, enameled. Tear-drop shaped vase swelling towards base in three tiers, overall stylized geometric foliage and floral decoration, etched and enameled detailing; narrow opening ground and polished flat; first narrow tier of vertical ribbing, second wider tier of overlapping stylized leaves; third tier of leaves and rosettes; narrowed molded base, slightly concave, no pontil; molded vertically in block letters on side at right angle to base: "A HUNEBELLE"; faint raised block lettering on base appears to say: "MADE IN FRANCE".
Provenance

Former Collection Estate of Gillett Welles Sr.

Former Collection Estate of Gladys C. Welles