Daum Nancy - Large Art Nouveau Vase, “lakeside Landscape At Dusk” - Height: 66 Cm
Artist: Daum
DAUM NANCY— Exceptional Art Nouveau vase, “Lakeside Landscape at Dusk,” 66cm.
Description of the vase:
Large multilayered glass vase, 66 cmtall, Art Nouveau style, Nancy, early 20th century (circa 1910).
Its height of 66 cm makes it a relatively rare masterpiece.
The shape is that of a “cornet” or “long-necked” vase resting on a bulb or pedestal.
The design depicts a sunset landscape—trees and hills in shadesof red and orange.
The scene is enhanced by branches and leaves in relief, motifscharacteristic of the manufacturer.
The base of the vase is marbled glass (yellow and orange glass powders incorporated into the mass) onto which a thick layer of darker glass (brown and purple) has been applied.
The design was entirely etched using acid by immersing certain parts of the vase in a hydrofluoric acid bath to etch the glass and reveal different shades in the background.
The signature “DaumNancy France” with the Cross of Lorraine is an integral part of the vase’s body.
Summary of the vase’s main characteristics:
Period Art Nouveau, circa 1890–1914.
TechniqueMultilayered glass with a design engraved and etched with
Width at the base 14.5 cm, followed by a bulge for the “bulb” up to 22 cm and the top of the neck measuring 11 cm.
Height66 cm.
The theme of the design depicts a Lakeside Landscape at Twilight, enhanced by trees and foliage in and brought to life by reflections on the surface of a river.
SignatureDaum Nancy France with the clearly identifiable Cross of Lorraine.
Very good overall condition; no cracks.
Terms of sale:
In-person pickup preferred.
Contact required before purchase for delivery outside France.
Some information about the manufacturer Daum Nancy:
Founded in 1878 in Nancy, the Daum glassworks began asa manufacturer of bottles and goblets, saved from closure by Jean Daum.
His sons Auguste and Antonin quickly transformed it into a leadingart glassworks; the Daum brothers established an innovative style, celebrated atthe World’s Fairs of 1893 and 1900.
In 1901, Antonin Daum founded the École de Nancyalongside Émile Gallé and Louis Majorelle, making the factory one of thepioneers of French Art Nouveau.
The factory’s reputation rests on itsmastery of decorated glass.
Multilayer glass: layers of colored glass stacked on top of one another, etched with acid to reveal the design in relief Glass paste: colored crystal ground into powder, molded, and fired, resulting intranslucent pieces resembling sculptures;
Daum vases from the Art Nouveau period, signed “Daum Nancy” with the Cross of Lorraine, are now highly sought after bycollectors and fetch several thousand—or eventens of thousands—of euros at auction for certain exceptional pieces.
Description of the vase:
Large multilayered glass vase, 66 cmtall, Art Nouveau style, Nancy, early 20th century (circa 1910).
Its height of 66 cm makes it a relatively rare masterpiece.
The shape is that of a “cornet” or “long-necked” vase resting on a bulb or pedestal.
The design depicts a sunset landscape—trees and hills in shadesof red and orange.
The scene is enhanced by branches and leaves in relief, motifscharacteristic of the manufacturer.
The base of the vase is marbled glass (yellow and orange glass powders incorporated into the mass) onto which a thick layer of darker glass (brown and purple) has been applied.
The design was entirely etched using acid by immersing certain parts of the vase in a hydrofluoric acid bath to etch the glass and reveal different shades in the background.
The signature “DaumNancy France” with the Cross of Lorraine is an integral part of the vase’s body.
Summary of the vase’s main characteristics:
Period Art Nouveau, circa 1890–1914.
TechniqueMultilayered glass with a design engraved and etched with
Width at the base 14.5 cm, followed by a bulge for the “bulb” up to 22 cm and the top of the neck measuring 11 cm.
Height66 cm.
The theme of the design depicts a Lakeside Landscape at Twilight, enhanced by trees and foliage in and brought to life by reflections on the surface of a river.
SignatureDaum Nancy France with the clearly identifiable Cross of Lorraine.
Very good overall condition; no cracks.
Terms of sale:
In-person pickup preferred.
Contact required before purchase for delivery outside France.
Some information about the manufacturer Daum Nancy:
Founded in 1878 in Nancy, the Daum glassworks began asa manufacturer of bottles and goblets, saved from closure by Jean Daum.
His sons Auguste and Antonin quickly transformed it into a leadingart glassworks; the Daum brothers established an innovative style, celebrated atthe World’s Fairs of 1893 and 1900.
In 1901, Antonin Daum founded the École de Nancyalongside Émile Gallé and Louis Majorelle, making the factory one of thepioneers of French Art Nouveau.
The factory’s reputation rests on itsmastery of decorated glass.
Multilayer glass: layers of colored glass stacked on top of one another, etched with acid to reveal the design in relief Glass paste: colored crystal ground into powder, molded, and fired, resulting intranslucent pieces resembling sculptures;
Daum vases from the Art Nouveau period, signed “Daum Nancy” with the Cross of Lorraine, are now highly sought after bycollectors and fetch several thousand—or eventens of thousands—of euros at auction for certain exceptional pieces.
7 500 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Art Nouveau
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Glass paste
Width: 22 cm
Height: 66 cm
Reference (ID): 1829101
Availability: In stock
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