Description
Heading : A Jean Sala designed vase for Saint Louis
Date : c1940
Origin : Munzthal. Alsace-Lorraine. France
Colour : Clear with an amethyst glass base
Bowl : Decorated with lampwork leaves
Foot : Terraced amethyst glass
Pontil : Broad polished on foot. With St Louis mark and incised signature Jean Sala
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 25cms tall
Condition : Some light scratches on base
Restoration : None
Weight : 3450g
The amethyst colour in the base is reflected by the leaves. This is a very pleasing optical effect.
Jean Sala was an artist and third generation glassblower. He became the artistic director at St Louis in 1937 and remained until 1944. Those pieces he designed from 1944 to 1950 bear a different mark.
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