Emile Gallé (1846-1904) - Gourd Vase Decorated With Wild Lily Flowers.
Artist: Emile Gallé (1846-1904).
Beautiful and rare gourd-shaped vase in pâte de verre with acid-etched decoration of wild lily
flower motifs on an opaque background.
From the Art Nouveau period dating from the late 19th century.
Private collection.
Dimensions: h.14 cm x w.11.5 cm x d.6 cm.
In very good condition (tiny bump to neck).
History:
Emile Gallé was the founder and first president of L'école de Nancy in 1901.
A child of art and commerce, he was one of the most prominent figures in the applied arts of
his era and one of the pioneers of L'art Nouveau.
He was also a precursor in the field of genetics and evolution in the plant world, and his work, little known to the general public, is nonetheless of great relevance, since it
precedes those of Gregor Mendel and foreshadows the main lines.
On the door of his Nancy studio, we could read this motto: Ma racine est au fond des bois" (My root is deep in the woods).
flower motifs on an opaque background.
From the Art Nouveau period dating from the late 19th century.
Private collection.
Dimensions: h.14 cm x w.11.5 cm x d.6 cm.
In very good condition (tiny bump to neck).
History:
Emile Gallé was the founder and first president of L'école de Nancy in 1901.
A child of art and commerce, he was one of the most prominent figures in the applied arts of
his era and one of the pioneers of L'art Nouveau.
He was also a precursor in the field of genetics and evolution in the plant world, and his work, little known to the general public, is nonetheless of great relevance, since it
precedes those of Gregor Mendel and foreshadows the main lines.
On the door of his Nancy studio, we could read this motto: Ma racine est au fond des bois" (My root is deep in the woods).
2 200 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Art Nouveau
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Glass paste
Length: 11,5 cm
Height: 14 cm
Depth: 6 cm
Reference (ID): 1738572
Availability: In stock
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