Posted 5 years ago
northcount…
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H, I saw this vase signed Gallé in a second hand store. It is pretty damaged at the top but still, I am curious to know if you think this is a real Gallé. The signature is not engraved. What do you think?
I’d say more Romanian than French.
Thanks, I acutally was just told the same by someone else, it is a fake. :(
Can you see the word TIP on it?
The Romanian ones often (but not always) have the word "TIP" on them . This is Romanian for "Type" - some European importer insisted on this to cover them selves for any copyright etc etc..
So I guess those with TIP on are not technically forgeries as they are declaring they are copies... ?
regards
Paul
here is an excellent site for reference for Galle:
http://www.galleartglass.com/galle-vase-marks/