Snail Paperweight
Manufacturer
Amalric Walter
(French, 1870 - 1959)
CultureFrench
MediumPâte de verre
DimensionsOverall: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Base: 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (8.3 x 8.3 cm)
Base: 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (8.3 x 8.3 cm)
InscribedImpressed at side under leaf: "AWALTER Nancy" and on other side: "Berge sc".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.6669
Not on view
DescriptionPate de verre. Extended snail sitting on grape leaves and a small cluster of purple grapes under one side. All in appropriate colors.Label TextSNAIL PAPERWEIGHT Amalric Walter, Nancy, France Henri Berge, Sculptor Ca. 1922 Pate de verre. Marks: incised on back under leaf A WALTER NANCY Incised to left of grape cluster Berge sc Gift: Jean Outland Chrysler Collection 71.6669
Amalric Walter
Amalric Walter
Amalric Walter
Amalric Walter
Amalric Walter
