Emile Gallé - Emile Gallé - Bonbon basket - Glass - Rare GALLE bonbonniere

Rare Gallé Establishments candy box (1904–1936), made around 1910 in multilayer acid-etched glass.
Of remarkable triangular shape, the so-called Reuleaux triangle, it features a rich naturalistic decoration inspired by the aquatic world, characteristic of the École de Nancy: marsh landscape and aquatic vegetation running around the circumference of the box, in a subtle palette of turquoise blue, green, amber and ivory.
The lid is animated by a prominent dragonfly, an emblematic motif of the Art Nouveau repertoire and particularly sought after in Gallé's production.
Gallé signature within the decoration.
Époque : around 1910
Manufacture : Établissements Gallé, Nancy
Matière : verre multicouche gravé à l'acide
Dimensions : H. 6 cm ; D. approx. 15 cm
Provenance : French public sale, Hôtel des Ventes de la Vallée de Montmorency, 6 October 2026, lot 18.

État : very attractive presentation given its age. A crack/fissure is present inside the lid on the first layer, together with a few small nicks and age-related surface scratches. All condition issues are photographed and disclosed for transparency. No intervention or restoration will be carried out before the sale.
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GALLÉ — Rare Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Dragonfly Covered Box — Nancy, circa 1910

Rare Gallé cameo glass covered box, produced by the Établissements Gallé in Nancy, France, circa 1910.

Of unusual rounded triangular / Reuleaux triangle form, the box is decorated with an atmospheric marsh landscape and aquatic vegetation in delicate turquoise blue, green, amber and ivory tones.

The cover features a prominent dragonfly, one of the most desirable naturalistic motifs associated with Gallé and the French Art Nouveau movement.

Acid-etched multilayer cameo glass, signed Gallé within the decoration.

Maker: Établissements Gallé, Nancy
Date: circa 1910
Material: multilayer acid-etched cameo glass
Dimensions: H. 6 cm / approx. 15 cm across
Provenance: French public auction, Hôtel des Ventes de la Vallée de Montmorency, 6 October 2026, lot 18.

Condition: Very attractive presentation overall. The inside of the cover has a crack/fissure, together with minor edge nicks and age-related surface scratches. All condition issues are fully disclosed and photographed.

A rare and highly decorative example combining an unusual form with Gallé's sought-after dragonfly and marshland decoration.