Émile Gallé Lily of the Valley Vase Nancy 1898 - Art Nouveau Cameo Glass

Exquisite Émile Gallé Lily of the Valley Vase

Acquire this exceptional Lily of the Valley vase by the legendary Émile Gallé (1846-1904), created in Nancy, France, 1898. This exquisite piece exemplifies Gallé's mastery of the cameo glass technique and his profound love of botanical subjects, capturing the delicate beauty of lily of the valley blooms in luminous, multi-layered glass.

Exceptional Features

• Maker: Émile Gallé, Nancy, France
• Date: 1898 - peak of Art Nouveau period
• Height: 18.5 cm
• Technique: Multi-layered cameo glass with etching
• Colors: Colorless glass with yellow underlay, blue and violet overlay
• Decoration: Blooming lily of the valley motif
• Marked: 'Gallé' (etched signature on wall)
• Form: Club-shaped body on round base
• Condition: Excellent

About Émile Gallé

Émile Gallé (1846-1904) was the most celebrated glass artist of the Art Nouveau movement and a founding member of the École de Nancy. His revolutionary cameo glass techniques and poetic botanical designs transformed decorative glass into high art. Gallé's work is represented in every major museum of decorative arts worldwide, and his pieces are among the most sought-after examples of Art Nouveau craftsmanship.

Artistic Technique

This vase demonstrates Gallé's sophisticated multi-layer overlay technique with inner drawing in flat, high, and needle etching. The lily of the valley decoration showcases his exceptional understanding of botanical forms, rendered with both scientific accuracy and artistic poetry. The club-shaped body on a round base is characteristic of Gallé's elegant, nature-inspired forms.

The Lily of the Valley Motif

Lily of the valley was a beloved Art Nouveau motif, symbolizing purity, happiness, and the return of spring. Gallé's interpretation captures the delicate bell-shaped flowers with extraordinary sensitivity, using the layered glass technique to create depth and luminosity.

🎨 Artist: Émile Gallé (1846-1904)
📍 Origin: Nancy, France
📅 Date: 1898
📏 Dimensions: Height 18.5 cm
✨ Signature: Etched 'Gallé' mark
🌺 Style: Art Nouveau
✅ Condition: Excellent
🏛️ Location: Artemisia Fine Arts & Antiques Ltd, Malta

A museum-quality masterpiece for serious collectors of Émile Gallé, Art Nouveau glass, or French decorative arts. Investment-grade piece in excellent condition.