émile Gallé - Small Multi-layered Glass Vase, Fuchsia Decoration, Art Nouveau, Nancy School

Charming little multi-layered glass vase, signed Émile Gallé (1846-1904), a major figure in Art Nouveau and founder of the École de Nancy.

A complete artist - glassmaker, ceramist and cabinetmaker - Gallé developed a world deeply inspired by nature. An avid botanist, he created a naturalistic decorative language, in which flowers, plants and insects took center stage.

This model features a glass, a ceramic and a cabinet.

This model features a refined plant decoration of fuchsia foliage and flowers, delicately treated in warm orange-yellow and brown hues. The finesse of the design and the subtlety of the nuances highlight all the richness of the glasswork.

This vase perfectly illustrates Gallé's expertise, particularly in the use of multi-layered glass. This technique consists of superimposing several layers of colored glass, which are then partially cleared by acid or wheel etching, revealing extremely fine relief decorations inspired by the antique cameo.

This vase is a perfect example of Gallé's expertise, particularly in the use of multi-layered glass.

The small format of this piece is part of a desire for controlled production, enabling Gallé to distribute his art widely while maintaining a high standard of quality. These models could also be used as study pieces, intended to experiment with decors, material effects and chromatic variations.

Very popular from their inception, these small vases were also designed as veritable window objects, easy to display and collect.

Today, these formats are particularly sought-after for their elegance, refinement and perfect representation of the Art Nouveau aesthetic.

A delicate, luminous piece, emblematic of Gallé's creative genius.