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Title: Luxval Fish
Post by: Simba on September 22, 2016, 05:13:13 PM

Just sharing my latest find  ;D A HUGE Luxval VSL fish it measures 9" high and 7" across and weighs a whopping 7lbs..

Title: Re: Luxval Fish
Post by: Anne Tique on September 22, 2016, 05:39:49 PM

Good find! I've never seen one for real, they're so rare.

Title: Re: Luxval Fish
Post by: Simba on September 22, 2016, 10:28:41 PM

Thanks...I am really thrilled..and amazed how big and heavy it is !!

Title: Re: Luxval Fish
Post by: Anne Tique on September 22, 2016, 10:43:30 PM

I bet you're thrilled with it and I so understand that.
I've been looking at the image in the catalogue for years, not knowing it's so big until I once came across a description of it.

Is it in good condition and  can I use the image for my Pinterest page please? ;D

Title: Re: Luxval Fish
Post by: Simba on September 22, 2016, 11:17:18 PM

Yes of course you can...it has small sliver chip under base..I will probably post it on my pinterest page later ☺

Title: Re: Luxval Fish
Post by: Simba on September 22, 2016, 11:18:28 PM

There are two clear ones for sale on US ebay...unidentified

Title: Re: Luxval Fish
Post by: Anne Tique on September 23, 2016, 09:49:26 AM

Thank you for the photo and thx for the tip  ;)

Title: Re: Luxval Fish
Post by: Simba on September 23, 2016, 10:48:27 AM

I have a couple of VSL pieces on my pinterest page  :) I am following you now lol

Title: Re: Luxval Fish
Post by: Simba on September 23, 2016, 10:54:48 AM

Also available in blue...this was on Australian ebay

Title: Re: Luxval Fish
Post by: Anne Tique on September 23, 2016, 10:59:55 AM

Quote from: Simba on September 23, 2016, 10:48:27 AM

I have a couple of VSL pieces on my pinterest page  :) I am following you now lol

Ditto  :D

Title: Re: Luxval Fish
Post by: Anne Tique on October 02, 2016, 07:27:34 AM

Just to add some info on this piece ... the statue is called 'The Carp', designed by Charles Graffart in 1932, added to the Luxval catalogue in December 1933 and in 1935 and 1936.

It was available in clear glass in several colours,  in a plain version like ours and partially satin finish, and they're not signed.

It was exhibited for instance, at the Rotary sponsored VSL exhibition in 1987 from which I've got a exhibition catalogue and it's illustrated in there as well (no copyright mentioned).

Title: Re: Luxval Fish
Post by: Simba on October 04, 2016, 03:50:56 PM

Thank you very much for that additional information :)

Title: Re: Luxval Fish
Post by: Anne Tique on January 23, 2017, 11:43:44 AM

Just to show ...

Title: Re: Luxval Fish
Post by: flying free on January 24, 2017, 10:21:54 PM

Nice  :)

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