Vide poche (2) - Belgium - Ado Chale | Bronze (pair)
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A pair of gilt-bronze vide-poches by Belgian designer Ado Chale, dating circa 1970, in good vintage condition with a polished golden interior and a rough exterior surface, each measuring about 14 × 15.5 × 5 cm and weighing ~2.3 kg (total ~4.6 kg).
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Ado Chale – Pair of Gilt Bronze Vide-Poches / Decorative Bowls – Belgium – circa 1970
Rare pair of sculptural gilt-bronze vide-poches attributed to Belgian artist and designer Ado Chale (1928–2025), dating from circa 1970.
The two pieces feature the characteristic contrast found in Chale's bronze work: a smooth, highly polished golden interior combined with a deliberately rough, irregular and organic exterior surface.
The bowls have an asymmetric, free-form shape, Together they form a particularly decorative and harmonious pair.
Both of the pieces bears an engraved “Chale” signature.
Approximate dimensions:
14 x 15.5 x 5 cm
Weight : ~2.3 kg each. (Total ~4.6 kg)
Condition:
Good vintage condition with an attractive natural patina. Surface variations, oxidation, light scratches and traces of use consistent with age are present. The textured exterior is inherent to the original casting and design.
Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
The two pieces are offered together as one lot.
Ado Chale – Pair of Gilt Bronze Vide-Poches / Decorative Bowls – Belgium – circa 1970
Rare pair of sculptural gilt-bronze vide-poches attributed to Belgian artist and designer Ado Chale (1928–2025), dating from circa 1970.
The two pieces feature the characteristic contrast found in Chale's bronze work: a smooth, highly polished golden interior combined with a deliberately rough, irregular and organic exterior surface.
The bowls have an asymmetric, free-form shape, Together they form a particularly decorative and harmonious pair.
Both of the pieces bears an engraved “Chale” signature.
Approximate dimensions:
14 x 15.5 x 5 cm
Weight : ~2.3 kg each. (Total ~4.6 kg)
Condition:
Good vintage condition with an attractive natural patina. Surface variations, oxidation, light scratches and traces of use consistent with age are present. The textured exterior is inherent to the original casting and design.
Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
The two pieces are offered together as one lot.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
4.6 kg
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Title additional information
Ado Chale | Bronze (pair)
Number of objects
2
Material
Bronze
Designer/artist/maker
Ado Chale
Country of origin
Belgium
Style
Art Deco
Colour
Bronze, Gold
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
5.5 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
16.5 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970, 1970-1980
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