Val Saint Lambert - Vase - Football - Crystal
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Monumental lead crystal football-shaped sculpture by Val Saint Lambert, 25 cm in diameter, weighing 5.1 kg, hand-signed near the neck with 'Val St Lambert M' and bearing the Liège Province coat of arms with the Perron, circa 1990s, complete with its original branded box.
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Magnificent and exceptionally rare monumental crystal, mass-produced lead crystal sculpture, representing a football (soccer ball) at a 1:1 scale (Official Size 5), created by the prestigious Belgian crystal maker Val Saint Lambert.
Technical features and details:
• Model: World Cup / Football (Perfect spherical shape with a circular neck).
• Substantial weight: 5.1 kg (thick-walled lead crystal).
• Dimensions: 25 cm in diameter (Real-scale of an official ball).
• Signatures & prestigious elements:
• Hand-engraved near the neck: "Val St Lambert M." (The letter "M" confirms the exclusive work of a Master glassmaker of the manufactory).
• Official coat of arms of the Province of Liège directly integrated and inlaid into the crystal mass (high-end finish, not a sticker), proudly bearing the Liège Perron and the letters "LG".
• Era: Late 20th century (Circa 1990-2000).
• Condition: Superb state of conservation, crystal clear, with no chips or cracks.
• Value element: Supplied complete in its original brand packaging box, a unique asset for discerning collectors.
A centerpiece of immense rarity, ideal for collectors of art crystal or Belgian sport heritage.
Magnificent and exceptionally rare monumental crystal, mass-produced lead crystal sculpture, representing a football (soccer ball) at a 1:1 scale (Official Size 5), created by the prestigious Belgian crystal maker Val Saint Lambert.
Technical features and details:
• Model: World Cup / Football (Perfect spherical shape with a circular neck).
• Substantial weight: 5.1 kg (thick-walled lead crystal).
• Dimensions: 25 cm in diameter (Real-scale of an official ball).
• Signatures & prestigious elements:
• Hand-engraved near the neck: "Val St Lambert M." (The letter "M" confirms the exclusive work of a Master glassmaker of the manufactory).
• Official coat of arms of the Province of Liège directly integrated and inlaid into the crystal mass (high-end finish, not a sticker), proudly bearing the Liège Perron and the letters "LG".
• Era: Late 20th century (Circa 1990-2000).
• Condition: Superb state of conservation, crystal clear, with no chips or cracks.
• Value element: Supplied complete in its original brand packaging box, a unique asset for discerning collectors.
A centerpiece of immense rarity, ideal for collectors of art crystal or Belgian sport heritage.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
5100 g
Specific region of origin
Seraing
Country of origin
Belgium
Model
Football
Material
Crystal
Manufacturer/brand
Val Saint Lambert
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
23.5 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
25 cm
Diameter
25 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990, 1990-2000
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