Val Saint Lambert - HUBERT FOUARGE - Jardinière - Boat-shaped coupe (navette / jardinière) - Crystal - Color 'Aurore' 1908

Magnificent Large Crystal Navette Coupe 'Aurore' – Hubert Fouarge for Val Saint Lambert – ca. 1908

A stunning antique boat-shaped coupe (navette / jardinière) of exceptional quality, produced by the prestigious Belgian crystal factory Val Saint Lambert. This exclusive model was designed around 1908 by the legendary chief designer Hubert Fouarge.
The bowl is made of heavy lead crystal with the complex two-color crystal doublé (overlay) technique in the rare and sought-after color 'Aurore' (a fiery, warm orange-amber hue).
The piece is completely hand-cut with a very rich geometric décor (taille riche), including large starbursts (star motifs), fine diamond-pattern faceting, and diamond-cut facets. Wherever it is cut, the clear, sparkling crystal shines through, creating a fantastic play of light and color. The top edge is finished with the characteristic wavy sawtooth rim. At the bottom, there is a large, beautifully carved star covering the entire base.
Signature & Attribution:
As is customary for this early production period of Val Saint Lambert, the piece is not physically marked or signed (these objects were at the time fitted only with a paper factory sticker that has faded over time). The provenance and authenticity are nevertheless unmistakable and fully documented through the official factory catalogs (Cristaux de Fantaisie, ca. 1908) and the unique design by Hubert Fouarge.
With a weight of no less than 1.5 kilograms, this is a monumental and authentic top piece of Belgian craftsmanship from the Art Nouveau / early Art Deco period.
Specifications:
• Designer: Hubert Fouarge
• Manufacturer: Val Saint Lambert (Belgium)
• Period: Ca. 1908
• Technique: Hand-cut double-layer crystal (Cut-to-clear / Doublé)
• Color: Aurore (Orange / Amber) & Clear crystal
• Weight: 1500 grams (1.5 kg)
• Length: 19 cm
• Width: 12 cm
• Height: 10 cm
• Weight: 1500 grams (1.5 kg)

Condition: In excellent antique condition. Completely free from chips, cracks or restorations. Normal, superficial slide marks (scratches) on the underside of the stand ring, which confirm the great age and authenticity of the piece.

The lot will be packed with the utmost care, professionally and double-layered, and shipped insured with track & trace.