Emile Gallé, Art Nouveau Vase, "vernisé" Model With Iris Decor, H 45.5 Cm, Circa 1900

A magnificent and significant vase signed by Émile Gallé, a glazed model, from the Art Nouveau period, featuring a superb floral design of irises and foliage.

Standing at a remarkable height of 45.5 cm, this vase captivates with its slender silhouette, its elegant, slightly flared shape at the neck, and its wide base, ensuring perfectly harmonious proportions.

Crafted from multilayered glass with an acid-etched design, it features a beautiful botanical composition of long-stemmed irises and foliage, extending harmoniously along the entire height of the vase.

The design stands out for its magnificent shades of purplish brown and amber red, contrasting with a luminous background featuring gradations of honey yellow, caramel, and amber.

The distinctive feature of this vase lies in its glazed finish, which gives it a brilliant, luminous surface, particularly highlighting the relief of the design as well as the depth and richness of the colors.

This finish lends the piece a beautiful luster and underscores the refinement of the glasswork produced by the Gallé factory.

The vase bears the Gallé signature in relief, integrated into the design, clearly visible on the lower section and photographed in detail.

With its substantial size, the quality of its floral decoration, and its beautiful glazed finish, this vase is a prime piece for lovers of Art Nouveau glassware and collectors of the École de Nancy.

• Artist / Manufacturer: Émile Gallé – Nancy

• Estimated period: Art Nouveau, circa 1900–1920

• Model: Varnished, with a glossy finish

• Technique: Multi-layered acid-etched glass

• Decor: Irises and foliage

• Colors: Amber, purplish brown, caramel, and red

• Signature: “Gallé” in relief within the design

• Height: 45.5 cm

A beautiful collector’s piece, also ideal for refined decor in a traditional or contemporary interior