Gallé Conical Vase With Floral Decoration, Formerly Daum Legras

Émile Gallé – Conical vase with floral decoration in multilayered glass

An elegant vase signed by Gallé, featuring a remarkable conical silhouette with simple, slender lines, slightly flared at the base and tapering toward the opening.

The naturalistic design consists of delicate floral motifs and finely rendered foliage that extend the entire height of the vase. The motifs, rendered in deep shades of purplish-brown verging on black, stand out elegantly against a background of powdery shades of pink, mauve, and opalescent gray.

The contrast between the softness of the background and the depth of the decoration lends the piece great visual richness. Light reveals the subtleties of the multilayered glass and highlights the relief effects achieved through the etching process.

Crafted using the technique of acid-etched multilayered glass, this vase attests to the technical mastery of the Gallé workshops and their constant pursuit of harmony between material, color, and botanical inspiration.

With its sleek geometric form combined with naturalistic decoration, this piece perfectly illustrates the refinement of Art Nouveau glasswork and the aesthetic of the École de Nancy.

A beautiful piece of French artistic glassware, combining elegant form with rich decorative detail.