Emile Gallé - Vase - Glass - Art Nouveau

Beautiful enameled glass Art Nouveau decorative vase designed by the famous French glass designer Emile Gallé. This is a relatively early example, dating to around 1880. Its shape and decoration clearly hark back to more traditional 19th-century designs. Clearly a rare experimental piece in which the boundaries of technique, design, and innovation are explored. He would later develop the cameo glass technique, decorated with etched designs. This vase features gilt details and enamel floral decoration. An early and rare example for the collector.

In good condition. The base bears the hand-engraved signature E. Gallé à Nancy. Based on the signature, this vase can be dated to 1877–1884.

For comparison, see the literature: François le Tacon, L'oeuvre de verre d' Emile Gallé. See detail photos.

The Musée de L'école de Nancy has assembled a large collection of Gallé's early work.

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