Signed and measures 3 1/2" x 2 3/4" x 3 1/4". Estimate $1,200 - $1,500 Starting Bid $800 Biography from the Archives of askARTOne of the most prolific artists to work in pâte de verre, Amalric Walter, born in 1870, was a leading artist in the revival and redevelopment of this ancient technique. Pâte de verre is a special facet of glassmaking that dates back to the second millennium B.C. The revival was centered in France and was influenced by the archeological discoveries of the time. Henry Cros (1840-1907), symbolist sculptor and archeology enthusiast established research in pâte de verre, attracting the interest of artists with Amalric Walter being one of them.By the age of 30, Walter had become proficient in pâte de verre, and came to the attention of the Daum brothers in Nancy, known for their Art Nouveau glass. In 1903 Walter joined the Daum factory where he was given his own workshop and a substantial fee in return for the secrets of his technique. Between 1906 and 1914 Walter tested and refined his technique, creating with Henri Berge, a menagerie of small animals, insects, and reptiles either as small sculptures or decoration on tiles and dishes. After the end of the war, Walter separated amicably from Daum and set up his own workshop in Nancy, using the 'A Walter Nancy' mark. Here he continued with designs similar to those he created in Daum, as well as commissioning designs from other artists. On his death in 1959, Walter's studio and workshop were dissolved.

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