Emile Gallé - Vase - Glass

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Excellent condition Art Nouveau glass vase by Émile Gallé, circa 1910–1920, with multilayer glass and acid-engraved floral cameo decor, height 18 cm, maximum diameter 9 cm, signed Gallé in cameo near the base, metal mount likely brass.

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Superb vase in multilayer glass by Émile Gallé, Art Nouveau period, with floral decor.
• Artist: Émile Gallé (1846–1904)
• Technique: multilayer glass, acid-etched
• Decor: flowers and foliage in cameo, in delicate pastel shades
• Background: opaline satin glass, gradient of green and bluish tones in the lower part
• Mount: base in gold-toned metal (probably brass)
• Signature: “Gallé” in cameo near the base
• Period: early 20th century, Art Nouveau
• Dimensions: height 18 cm, maximum diameter 9 cm

The floral design runs all around the vase, with beautiful relief and transparency work, characteristic of Gallé’s creations in Nancy.

EXCEPTIONAL

Superb vase in multilayer glass by Émile Gallé, Art Nouveau period, with floral decor.
• Artist: Émile Gallé (1846–1904)
• Technique: multilayer glass, acid-etched
• Decor: flowers and foliage in cameo, in delicate pastel shades
• Background: opaline satin glass, gradient of green and bluish tones in the lower part
• Mount: base in gold-toned metal (probably brass)
• Signature: “Gallé” in cameo near the base
• Period: early 20th century, Art Nouveau
• Dimensions: height 18 cm, maximum diameter 9 cm

The floral design runs all around the vase, with beautiful relief and transparency work, characteristic of Gallé’s creations in Nancy.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
France
Designer/artist/maker
Emile Gallé
Material
Glass
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
18 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
18 cm
Diameter
9 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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