Details:
Manufacturer: Amalric Walter
Motif: Crabe
Style: Art Deco
Material: Molded pâte de verre glass
Color: White, yellow, green, brown, dark brown, purple
Period: 1920 – 1929
Description:
This exceptional plumier, created by the renowned artists Amalric Walter and Henri Bergé, represents a striking artistic interpretation of marine life, distinguished by its rich color palette and refined detail. The elongated tray is executed in harmonious, flowing shades of green and yellow, carefully achieved through the blending and application of glass powders. The piece was then fired using the complex pâte de verre technique, which imparts its captivating depth and characteristic texture.
At the center of this artwork lies an exquisitely naturalistic crab, a masterpiece in its own right. Rendered in deep, earthy browns with vibrant yellow highlights across its carapace, the crab immediately commands attention with its realistic anatomy. Every element – from its legs and eyes to the shell – has been modeled with remarkable finesse. The illusion of the body gradually dissolving into the seaweed-adorned background enhances the natural theme, evoking the impression of a vivid underwater scene. Inside the plumier appear the signatures “Henri Bergé” and “A Walter Nancy,” attesting to the authenticity of the piece and linking it to the distinguished tradition of early 20th-century French glass art. More than a homage to nature, this plumier stands as a testament to the technical mastery and innovative artistry of Walter and Bergé within the pâte de verre medium.
Dimensions:
Height: 60mm / 2.36″
Length: 300mm / 11.81″
Width: 125mm / 4.92″
Condition: Mint
Literature:
Keith Cummings – Amalric Walter (1870-1959) – Broadfield House Glass Museum, 2006. Page. 25
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