Emile Gallé - Emile Gallé - Vase - Glass - Mini Émile Gallé vase
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Mini vase by Emile Gallé in caméo glass, Art Nouveau, produced in France circa 1910–1920; size 6 cm wide by 11.5 cm high (depth 11 cm) with a 4 cm diameter, colours red and yellow, in good used condition with minor age-related signs.
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An original small vase by Emile Gallé. Made with the cameo glass technique. The main characteristics of Emile Gallé's technique are: Multilayer: The artist used several layers of colored glass (from two to five or more), stacking them to create a deep and complex background. Acid engraving: A design was applied to the glass with a special varnish, after which the piece was immersed in hydrofluoric acid. The acid eroded the unprotected areas, creating relief and exposing the underlying color layers. Engraving and polishing: After engraving, Gallé refined the details by hand using miniature chisels and abrasive wheels, achieving the most subtle nuances of light, shadow, and midtones. Inclusions and effects: Experimenting with chemistry, he added metal shavings, sheets, air bubbles, or irregular coloration to the mass to imitate the texture of living nature.
Manufactured roughly at the beginning of the 20th century in France, in perfect condition.
An original small vase by Emile Gallé. Made with the cameo glass technique. The main characteristics of Emile Gallé's technique are: Multilayer: The artist used several layers of colored glass (from two to five or more), stacking them to create a deep and complex background. Acid engraving: A design was applied to the glass with a special varnish, after which the piece was immersed in hydrofluoric acid. The acid eroded the unprotected areas, creating relief and exposing the underlying color layers. Engraving and polishing: After engraving, Gallé refined the details by hand using miniature chisels and abrasive wheels, achieving the most subtle nuances of light, shadow, and midtones. Inclusions and effects: Experimenting with chemistry, he added metal shavings, sheets, air bubbles, or irregular coloration to the mass to imitate the texture of living nature.
Manufactured roughly at the beginning of the 20th century in France, in perfect condition.
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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Mini Émile Gallé vase
Country of origin
France
Designer/artist/maker
Emile Gallé
Material
Glass
Style
Art Nouveau
Manufacturer/brand
Emile Gallé
Colour
Red, Yellow
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
11.5 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
11 cm
Diameter
4 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920, 1920-1930
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