VINTAGE SIGNED SABINO FRANCE OPALESCENT GLASS CHERUB Start Price GBP 37.50 Current Price GBP 37.50 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, September 04, 2008 End Time Monday, September 08, 2008 Location Nottingham See more about 'VINTAGE SIGNED SABINO FRANCE OPALESCENT GLASS CHERUB' Description Contact Me | Visit my Store | My Feedback VINTAGE SIGNED SABINO FRANCE OPALESCENT GLASS CHERUB  ~ Fine Art Description ~On offer : SIGNED SABINO FRANCE OPALESCENT GLASS CHERUB - AMOUR FLEURIThis is a vintage studio art Sabino decorative sculpture in glass. As always Sabino designedthis piece to be a splendid centre piece and is a work of art in it's own right.   The Cherub or "Amour Fleuri" was first produced by Sabino 1n 1931 it's original item number was 8602. The Cherub originally cost 18 French Francs, a considerable sum for that time period. It is clearly listed in Philippe Decelle's famous Catalogue raisonne - Sabino Maitre Verrier De L'art Deco   It is, of course, in mint condition. Of certain interest to the current or aspiring French art glass collector this item, whilst being a spectacular display piece, would make an excellent gift. Size : 2"x1" - 5cm x 3cm       Fire within Ice !  In 1925, Sabino created an opalescent glass with a blue hue and iridescent impressions of either clouds in a blue sky, light striking a soap bubble or a reflection from water surface. He designed and made special lighting for luxury liner the isle de France in 1927, and a lighted fountain column for the Grand Salon of Normandy in 1935.Apart from the chandeliers, he created a multitude of vases and decorative objects, making great use of his expertise as a sculptor. In particular, busts and statues of women, and an exceptionally large range of animals with stylized features-sometimes in extraordinary large sizes. For example, in 1931 he created a large fish in a limited edition, two of which were bought by Josephine Baker and Maurice Chevalier.For his vases and plates he used natural themes, often with animals (particularly aquatic creatures) along with friezes of women and some geometric designs.Using the same motifs, he made many different pieces which could be used alternatively as paperweights, book ends, plates, and even lamp shades when mounted on stand. For Sabino it was possible to create anything in glass! In 1936, he was commissioned to produce all the electric lights fittings and chandeliers for the shah of Persia.During these years, he also exhibited at all the major Salons. For the 1937 Exposition Universally, he designed an illuminated column. A Maharaja had even asked him to make a throne of glass, but the outbreak of World War 11 prevented the completion of that commission. Sabino recommenced production in 1941 but did not design any new pieces. Following Marius's death in 1961, at the age of 83, the Sabino family continued to create these masterpieces up until the 1970's when the majority of production ceased. Sabino glass is becoming very sought after and is attracting a growing number of collectors who are pursing the dwindling number of examples remaining. ~ Shipping & Other Information ~  Payment Information UK Buyers : Payment is normally by PayPal, however we accept credit card payment, cheques or postal orderInternational Customers ; PayPal Only thank you. Shipping We post items out once a week. If you require an urgent delivery please contact us as soon as the auction ends. We dispatch by recorded delivery to the UK. This is limited to £35.00 refund, if you require other insurance please let us know prior to checking out.International shipping is always by air mail. Please note that all items are packed with great care and the shipping cost is for both postage and packaging. 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