Art Nouveau Oval Vase
Manufacturer
Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé
(French, 19th Century)
CultureFrench
MediumBlown glass | Gilt | Enamel
DimensionsOverall: 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 5/8 x 3 1/8 in. (6.7 x 7.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 5/8 x 3 1/8 in. (6.7 x 7.9 cm)
InscribedSigned in gilt near base: "Gallé Nancy" and on opposite side: "depose G.G.".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.6697
Not on view
DescriptionBlown oval vase with vertical ridges forming regular indentations on the body, neck and rim. Opaque-top half is plated with yellow. Bottom half: yellow, then red-with an opaque stripe between the two. Also, an irregular rectangular patch of iridescent spatter is in the middle of one side (between glass layers). Enameled flower and leaf design over all in lavender, green, rose, and tan and some etched and gilded leaves and stems. All glossy.Label TextCristallerie d'Emile Gallé Art Nouveau Oval Vase, ca. 1878-90 Blown glass; enameled, gilt Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.6697
Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé
Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé
Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé
Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé
