Daum Frères – Large Art Nouveau “eucalyptus” Vase – Circa 1913 – 42 Cm

Important Art Nouveau vase made of acid-etched multilayered glass, from the “Eucalyptus” series by Daum Nancy, dating from around 1913.

Developed around 1912–1913, this late naturalistic design by Daum was used for both vases and lighting fixtures.

The multilayered glass, acid etching, and color contrasts evoke eucalyptus branches silhouetted against the warm light of a setting sun.

The Nancy Museum of Fine Arts houses a lamp featuring a eucalyptus flower design dating from around 1913 (inventory no. 83.1.50.1–2).

Standing 42 cm tall, this tall, slender vase perfectly illustrates Daum’s technical mastery and his naturalistic and atmospheric approach characteristic of this period.

Bibliography and comparative references:

• Daum Nancy, Art Glass & Crystal, 4th Exhibition, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy, 1980, catalog no. 23.

• Clotilde Bacri, Noël Daum, and Claude Pétry, Daum, Paris, 1992, p. 138 (comparable “Eucalyptus” lamp).

• Christophe Bardin and Béatrice Salmon, Daum: Collection of the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy, Réunion des Musées Nationaux, 2000 (comparable work held by the museum).

Signature: “Daum Nancy” accompanied by the Cross of Lorraine.

Condition: Very good overall condition, showing some signs of age.