Val Saint Lambert - Charles Graffart & René Delvenne - Basket - Crystal

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Description from the seller

Spectacular and imposing decorative basket/bowl in solid crystal from the famous Belgian crystal maker Val Saint Lambert.

This Mid-Century sculptural piece is distinguished by its hot-stretched lines converging upward to form a spectacular openwork handle.

Made in crystal of exceptional clarity, highlighted by a rich shade of stretched fuchsia pink along the edges.

The piece retains its original paper label stamped "VAL ST LAMBERT - BELGIUM".

Manufacture : Val Saint Lambert (Belgium).

Designer / Model : Attributed to the art creations of René Delvenne or Charles Graffart (1950–1960).

Technique : Glass blown and hand-stretched (freehand work).

Marking : Original silvered label on the inner face.

Period : Circa 1950–1960.

Condition :
Very good overall vintage condition. The crystal retains all its brilliance. Presence of normal wear scratches under the underside of the base (natural rubbing from placing, see detail photo). No major chips or cracks visible on the structure.

Spectacular and imposing decorative basket/bowl in solid crystal from the famous Belgian crystal maker Val Saint Lambert.

This Mid-Century sculptural piece is distinguished by its hot-stretched lines converging upward to form a spectacular openwork handle.

Made in crystal of exceptional clarity, highlighted by a rich shade of stretched fuchsia pink along the edges.

The piece retains its original paper label stamped "VAL ST LAMBERT - BELGIUM".

Manufacture : Val Saint Lambert (Belgium).

Designer / Model : Attributed to the art creations of René Delvenne or Charles Graffart (1950–1960).

Technique : Glass blown and hand-stretched (freehand work).

Marking : Original silvered label on the inner face.

Period : Circa 1950–1960.

Condition :
Very good overall vintage condition. The crystal retains all its brilliance. Presence of normal wear scratches under the underside of the base (natural rubbing from placing, see detail photo). No major chips or cracks visible on the structure.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
2431 g
Country of origin
Belgium
Manufacturer/brand
Val Saint Lambert
Material
Crystal
Designer/artist/maker
Charles Graffart & René Delvenne
Condition
As new - unused
Height
30 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
18.5 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
BelgiumVerified
56
Objects sold
100%
Private

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