Covered Box
Manufacturer
Amalric Walter
(French, 1870 - 1959)
CultureFrench
MediumPâte de verre
DimensionsOverall: 5 x 7 in. (12.7 x 17.8 cm)
InscribedImpressed on lower side: "AWALTER Nancy" and on opposite side: "Berge". Impressed on flat bottom: "A LA MARQUISE de Sevigne"; impressed on outer edge: "AWN" and "Bsc".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.6524
Not on view
DescriptionBox and lid. Round pate de verre; sea foam opaque with air bubbles bottom and up sides orange with brown streaks almost to rim with six large raised beetles (cameo) among raised green leaves around. The lid fits into the box and is yellow tan with raised central knob with three triangularly placed raised beetles and raised green leaves.Label TextBOX WITH BEETLES Amalric Walter, Nancy, France Henri Berge, Sculptor Ca. 1920-1925 Pate de verre. Marks: incised on lower right side of bowl A WALTER/NANCY On opposite side Berge/Sc Incised on bottom of bowl A LA/MARQUISE/DE SEVIGNE Incised on lid AW/N and Berge Gift: Jean Outland Chrysler Collection 71.6524Published ReferencesN. Daum, LA PATE DE VERRE, ill. 188.
Amalric Walter
Amalric Walter
Amalric Walter
Amalric Walter
