Daum Fr., Vase 'Pissenlit', c. 1900

Daum Frères, Nancy , Vase 'Pissenlit comme la plume au vent', c. 1900, H. 13.8 cm. Designed by Henri Bergé. Cased glass, clear, opal white, light green and pink. Etched decor with dandelions and blowballs, partially enamelled in white and heightened with gold on a rough background. Foot with engraved lettering: "Comme la plume au vent". Gilded at lip and foot. Signed: Daum, cross of Lorraine, Nancy (gold signature)., Cf. Bardin, Daum Une industrie d'Art lorraine, Metz 2004, p. 181; cf. Ricke/Schmitt, Glas des Art Nouveau, Munich 1998, p. 202, No. 95.