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Of vase form, decorated overall with arabesques, the underside of foot stamped 'CHRISTOFLE' and '1044483'
151⁄2 in. (39.4 cm.) high, excluding fitments
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Émile-Alphonse Reiber (d. 1893) was appointed head of Christofle's design studio in 1865, and became the preeminent designer of French mixed metal works. With Christofle's considerable technical capabilities in orfèvrerie, galvanoplastie (electroplating) and bronze-work at his disposal, Reiber was able to produce exquisite Persian, Chinese and Japanese-inspired designs. The present lot was designed in 1869, and employs some of the characteristic design elements of the Persian taste. A similar vase by Reiber circa 1875 was sold at Christie’s, New York, 10 April 2018, lot 333 (11,250).

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