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Butterflies Nightlight

Manufacturer Gabriel Argy-Rousseau (French, 1885-1953)

CultureFrench

Dateca. 1924

MediumGlass | Metal

DimensionsOverall: 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm)

InscribedImpressed lower side: "G-ARGY-ROUSSEAU" and on bottom rim: "FRANCE"

Credit LineGift of Jean Outland Chrysler

Object number71.6519

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-8, Case 47

Label TextGabriel Argy-Rousseau French, 1885—1953 Butterflies Nightlight, ca. 1924 Pâte de verre with metal Gift of Jean Outland Chrysler 71.6519 Published ReferencesChristie's Sale, DECORATIVE ARTS 1880 TO PRESENT, 4/13/88, #262, a duplicate offered for sale, London, est. £4500-6500. J. Bloch-Dermant, G. ARGY-ROUSSEAU, pp. 100, 110, 111, Cat. Raisonne 24.26.