Émile Gallé Fuchsia Belly Vase Nancy France c.1898 Art Nouveau Glass

Exquisite Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Vase

Discover this stunning belly vase with fuchsia decoration by the legendary Émile Gallé (1846-1904), created in Nancy, France, circa 1898. This exceptional piece exemplifies the pinnacle of Art Nouveau glassmaking, showcasing Gallé's mastery of the cameo glass technique and his profound love of botanical subjects.

Exceptional Features

• Maker: Émile Gallé, Nancy, France
• Period: Circa 1898, Art Nouveau era
• Height: 14.5 cm
• Technique: Multi-layered cameo glass
• Colors: Colorless glass with yellow, pink, and dark violet overlay
• Decoration: Etched fuchsia floral motif
• Marked: 'Gallé' (etched signature on wall)
• Form: Spherical body with multiple indented, wavy edges

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, where colored glass layers are applied to a clear base and then acid-etched to reveal the design. The fuchsia decoration showcases his exceptional understanding of botanical forms, rendered with both scientific accuracy and artistic poetry. The spherical body with its undulating, indented edges is characteristic of Gallé's organic, nature-inspired forms.

Condition & Provenance

As noted: Restorations present, with cracks (typical of antique art glass and often considered part of the piece's history).

🎨 Artist: Émile Gallé (1846-1904)
📍 Origin: Nancy, France
📅 Period: Circa 1898
📏 Dimensions: Height 14.5 cm
✨ Signature: Etched 'Gallé' mark
🌺 Style: Art Nouveau
🏛️ Location: Artemisia Fine Arts & Antiques Ltd, Malta

A museum-quality piece for serious collectors of Émile Gallé, Art Nouveau glass, or French decorative arts.