Three choice lots from upcoming Heritage auctions
Art Glass
With its monumental scale and dynamic design, the Calla Lilly vase is one of the most iconic of the mold-blown or soufflé designs produced by Gallé following World War I. The vase was created by blowing the form into a mold and then cutting the design into the layers of glass with acid. This circa 1920 example features a rich color scheme of crimson blossoms emerging from oxblood leaves against a buttercream ground.
Rare & Monumental Gallé Mold-Blown Cameo Glass Calla Lily Vase, circa 1920
14 x 14 inches (35.6 x 35.6 cm)
Auction: April 18
Luxury Accessories
American graffiti artist RETNA, whose work has been exhibited in galleries worldwide and featured in ad campaigns for Nike, Louis Vuitton and VistaJet, brings his trademark style to this original hand-painted Hermès 35cm Étoupe Clemence Leather Birkin bag. Completed in 2020, the one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art features the instantly recognizable bold, graphic and geometric script for which RETNA is known. The lot also includes a photo of the artist signing the bag.
Hermès 35cm RETNA Hand-Painted Étoupe Clemence Leather Birkin Bag with Gold Hardware
Auction: May 2
Fine Jewelry
Gifted to Carole Lombard by husband Clark Gable, this Paul Flato-designed compact is a dazzling emblem of the Hollywood couple’s Golden Age love story, which began during the filming of 1932’s No Man of Her Own and ended tragically when Lombard was killed in a plane crash in 1942. Set in platinum and encrusted with diamonds, rubies, sapphires and demantoid garnets, the compact and its impeccable craftsmanship reflect the grandeur of a bygone era.
Paul Flato Retro Diamond, Multi-Stone, Enamel, Platinum and Gold Compact
3 x 3-5/16 inches
Auction: May 6