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Chalice, Grapes, and Dalle de Verre (detail)

Rault Brothers,France

circa 1958

In this classic Rault treatment, the image of the cup and grapes is painted vitreous enamel, while the rich grid of the surround is made of dalle de verre set in lead strips.

 

Chalice, Grapes, and Dalle de Verre (detail)