Large champagne bucket made of thick (approx. 8 kg) transparent crystal, hot-shaped with stretching.
Made by Antonio and/or Guido Bon at the Val Saint Lambert crystal factory in Belgium around 1950/1960.
In perfect condition.
Unsigned, bears the Val Saint Lambert label and documented (see attached photos).
Note: This work can be compared to that of André Thuret for Daum in Nancy.
Bibliography:
Referenced in the book “Mardaga - La verrerie européenne” (Mardaga - European Glassware).
Biography:
Antonio and Guido Bon were two Italian designers active in the 1950s and 1960s. They worked in the field of furniture and decorative objects, collaborating with several European companies. In the 1960s, they created several pieces for the Val Saint Lambert crystal factory, including this vase. Their work is characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and attention to function. Their creations are now sought after by collectors of 20th-century design.
- Artist / Designer:Antonio Bon / Guido Bon.
- Issuer / Manufacturer:VAL SAINT LAMBERT.
- Stamp / Label:Yes.
- Period:20th Century / Mid Century / 1940 - 1960 / 1960 - 1980.
- Dimensions (H x W x D):23cm x 27cm x 27cm.
- Weight:8 Kg.
- Condition:Excellent.
- Style:Design / European / Modernist.
- Material:Glass / Crystal.
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Price:900 €
Packaging and delivery costs:
Pickup at the gallery: Free.
Delivery in Belgium: €40.
Delivery in France: €80.
Delivery in Europe: €100.
Delivery to the rest of the world: €200.