EMILE GALLE / ESCALIER DE CRISTAL ENGRAVED AND ENAMELED
EMILE GALLE / ESCALIER DE CRISTAL ENGRAVED AND ENAMELED ART GLASS CYLINDER VASE, colorless with white and black enamel decoration, engraved decoration depicting a crown with fleur-de-lis over a diamond holding a crescent, ornate scrolling throughout, signed "EG" with the cross of Lorraine, enameled white and black base rim with scrolling decoration, signed to the underside, "E. Galle Nancy 74" and "Escalier de Cristal", polished pontil mark. France. Late 19th/early 20th century. 6 3/4" H, 3 3/4" D top rim, 4" D base.
Undamaged with a single horizontal scratch to the interior.
Catalogue Note: While Galle is known for this cameo art glass, this vase shows the artist great skill in cutting as well as enameling. An early example of his work, this vase represents rare technique and a double signed vase.
Condition Report: Undamaged with a single horizontal scratch to the interior.
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EMILE GALLE / ESCALIER DE CRISTAL ENGRAVED AND ENAMELED ART GLASS CYLINDER VASE, colorless with white and black enamel decoration, engraved decoration depicting a crown with fleur-de-lis over a diamond holding a crescent, ornate scrolling throughout, signed "EG" with the cross of Lorraine, enameled white and black base rim with scrolling decoration, signed to the underside, "E. Galle Nancy 74" and "Escalier de Cristal", polished pontil mark. France. Late 19th/early 20th century. 6 3/4" H, 3 3/4" D top rim, 4" D base.
Undamaged with a single horizontal scratch to the interior.
Catalogue Note: While Galle is known for this cameo art glass, this vase shows the artist great skill in cutting as well as enameling. An early example of his work, this vase represents rare technique and a double signed vase.
Condition Report: Undamaged with a single horizontal scratch to the interior.
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