Product Description
This superb signed Emile Gallé cameo glass vase, dating circa 1900–1910, stands 15cm high and is a refined example of French Art Nouveau artistry from the height of the Belle Époque. Executed in Gallé’s celebrated layered cameo technique, rich burgundy floral and foliage motifs have been acid-etched through a contrasting overlay to reveal a soft opalescent ground that deepens toward the base. The graduated tonality enhances the depth of the botanical design, creating a luminous, atmospheric effect characteristic of Gallé’s finest work.
Inspired by nature and driven by technical innovation, Gallé elevated glassmaking to an art form, combining poetic symbolism with masterful craftsmanship. The elegant baluster form, gently flared neck, and harmonious proportions give this vase both sculptural presence and decorative refinement. Signed examples from this period remain highly sought after by collectors of French art glass.
Measuring 15cm in height, this piece is ideally scaled for display on a mantelpiece, refined sideboard, or within a curated cabinet of fine art glass, where its layered colours and organic design can be fully appreciated.
If This Piece Could Talk
It would remember the quiet glow of evening light filtering through lace curtains, the murmur of cultured conversation, and a time when art and craftsmanship were inseparable from daily life.