Gallé Soliflore Vase With Grape Design
Artist: Emile Gallé
Gallé – Single-flower vase with grape motif
An elegant single-flower glass vase from Établissements Gallé, featuring a baluster shape with a rounded body and a long, slightly flared neck, adorned with a rich design of grape clusters and foliage.
The vase is crafted from glass in shades of amber, orange, and pink, with delicate gradations and opalescent effects. The vine motif stands out against the background in shades of brown, purple, and gold, with the clusters composed of grapes in various hues, giving the piece a particularly lively appearance.
The vine and grape motif, frequently used in the glass art of the period, attests to the importance Émile Gallé placed on observing nature and depicting plants. The design is fully in keeping with the naturalistic repertoire of the École de Nancy and the Art Nouveau aesthetic.
Founded in Nancy by Émile Gallé (1846–1904), the Établissements Gallé became one of the leading names in French art glass in the late 19th century. Gallé pursued extensive artistic and technical experimentation with glass, notably employing layered techniques, acid etching, applied decorations, and coloring effects to give his works a unique depth and richness.
This single-flower vase was produced by Établissements Gallé in Nancy, likely in the early 20th century, continuing the stylistic explorations Gallé had developed around botanical motifs.
An elegant single-flower glass vase from Établissements Gallé, featuring a baluster shape with a rounded body and a long, slightly flared neck, adorned with a rich design of grape clusters and foliage.
The vase is crafted from glass in shades of amber, orange, and pink, with delicate gradations and opalescent effects. The vine motif stands out against the background in shades of brown, purple, and gold, with the clusters composed of grapes in various hues, giving the piece a particularly lively appearance.
The vine and grape motif, frequently used in the glass art of the period, attests to the importance Émile Gallé placed on observing nature and depicting plants. The design is fully in keeping with the naturalistic repertoire of the École de Nancy and the Art Nouveau aesthetic.
Founded in Nancy by Émile Gallé (1846–1904), the Établissements Gallé became one of the leading names in French art glass in the late 19th century. Gallé pursued extensive artistic and technical experimentation with glass, notably employing layered techniques, acid etching, applied decorations, and coloring effects to give his works a unique depth and richness.
This single-flower vase was produced by Établissements Gallé in Nancy, likely in the early 20th century, continuing the stylistic explorations Gallé had developed around botanical motifs.
480 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Art Nouveau
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Solid wood
Height: 14
Reference (ID): 1826300
Availability: In stock
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