Daum - Vase - polychrome cameo glass - Salt cellar






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Daum Nancy, circa 1910, miniature ovoid saliera in multi‑layer glass with yellow to orange and brown hues, decorated in cammeo enamel depicting sailing boats, signed with the Lorena cross under the base and in good condition with minor signs of age.
Description from the seller
Exceptional miniature vase of an ovoid shape, a reduced-format masterpiece from the Daum Nancy factory, dating to around 1910. This piece belongs to the highly sought-after "Marine" series, which transposes the immensity of a coastal landscape onto a glass surface of a few centimeters.
Despite its small size, the execution quality is on par with the monumental vases of the manufacturer:
- Multilayer Glass with "Vitrifications": The background is formed in hot process with yellow and orange glass powders that blend into a deep brown toward the base, realistically evoking the golden light of a sunset reflecting on the sea.
- Cameo Enamel Decoration: The silhouettes of sailing boats (bragozzi or frigates) and their shimmering reflections on the water are meticulously painted by hand with brown and black enamels. The technique creates a backlit silhouette effect of great poetry and miniaturist precision.
- Atmospheric Details: Light clouds on the horizon and sea ripples are rendered with softer enamel shades, giving notable perspective depth to the scene.
- Satin Finish: The surface has been fully etched to obtain a matte and velvety finish, typical of the high-school Nancy production.
- Author: Daum Nancy (marked with the Lorena Cross, painted in black enamel under the base).
- Era: Circa 1910 (Full Art Nouveau period).
- Condition: Excellent. Glass intact, no chips, cracks, or signs of wear. Enamels perfectly preserved and bright.
** Photography is an indispensable complement to the description.
** If the article is sold outside Italy, about 15 working days will be required for shipping in order to obtain the necessary export documentation.
**As a company authorized to sell used goods and antiques, we are obliged to identify the purchaser, who will be asked to provide a copy of both sides of the identity document (art 128 TULPS - Italian Law) and, if available, the tax code to enable issuing a proper invoice and shipping the item.
We offer two options for picking up and shipping this item:
- Free in-gallery pick-up: You can collect the item directly at our gallery at no additional cost.
- Insured shipping: For those who prefer to receive the item conveniently at home, we offer a safe and professional shipping service. The item will be carefully packed with protective materials to ensure its integrity during transport. Shipping costs and options are listed in the dedicated section and vary by destination.
Exceptional miniature vase of an ovoid shape, a reduced-format masterpiece from the Daum Nancy factory, dating to around 1910. This piece belongs to the highly sought-after "Marine" series, which transposes the immensity of a coastal landscape onto a glass surface of a few centimeters.
Despite its small size, the execution quality is on par with the monumental vases of the manufacturer:
- Multilayer Glass with "Vitrifications": The background is formed in hot process with yellow and orange glass powders that blend into a deep brown toward the base, realistically evoking the golden light of a sunset reflecting on the sea.
- Cameo Enamel Decoration: The silhouettes of sailing boats (bragozzi or frigates) and their shimmering reflections on the water are meticulously painted by hand with brown and black enamels. The technique creates a backlit silhouette effect of great poetry and miniaturist precision.
- Atmospheric Details: Light clouds on the horizon and sea ripples are rendered with softer enamel shades, giving notable perspective depth to the scene.
- Satin Finish: The surface has been fully etched to obtain a matte and velvety finish, typical of the high-school Nancy production.
- Author: Daum Nancy (marked with the Lorena Cross, painted in black enamel under the base).
- Era: Circa 1910 (Full Art Nouveau period).
- Condition: Excellent. Glass intact, no chips, cracks, or signs of wear. Enamels perfectly preserved and bright.
** Photography is an indispensable complement to the description.
** If the article is sold outside Italy, about 15 working days will be required for shipping in order to obtain the necessary export documentation.
**As a company authorized to sell used goods and antiques, we are obliged to identify the purchaser, who will be asked to provide a copy of both sides of the identity document (art 128 TULPS - Italian Law) and, if available, the tax code to enable issuing a proper invoice and shipping the item.
We offer two options for picking up and shipping this item:
- Free in-gallery pick-up: You can collect the item directly at our gallery at no additional cost.
- Insured shipping: For those who prefer to receive the item conveniently at home, we offer a safe and professional shipping service. The item will be carefully packed with protective materials to ensure its integrity during transport. Shipping costs and options are listed in the dedicated section and vary by destination.
