Jean Sala, French Art Deco Saint-Louis Crystal Fish Sculpture, Signed

A rare French Art Deco blown clear crystal fish sculpture designed by the master glassmaker Jean Sala (1895-1976) for the prestigious Manufacture de Cristal de Saint-Louis during the 1930s. The fish features a elongated, organic form with stylized hand-applied ribbed fins, a fanned tail, and applied glass eyes, demonstrating Sala's signature avant-garde, sculptural approach to heavy lead crystal (verre souffle de cristal). The piece is signed and bears the stamped mark of the designer alongside the Saint-Louis mark. Artist: Jean Sala (French 1895-1976) Dimensions: 22.25"L x 10"W x 9"H Date or Era: Circa 1930 Country of Origin: France Weight: 11 lbs. Condition Request Condition Report Good

Estimate:£52.76

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