Henri Bergé, Jardinière 'Ophrys

Henri Bergé, Jardinière 'Ophrys fuciflora, araignée et mouche', 1906, H. 7.5 cm. Made by Daum Frères, Nancy. Overlaid glass, colorless, in the lower area violet, in the upper area yellowish and orange powder inclusions. Etched and polychrome decor enameled in several steps. Motif with bee flies, fly and cobwebs in front of a rough background. Gilded tendril frieze in the lower area. Bottom signed: Daum Nancy, cross of Lorraine (gold signature)., Cf. Ricke / Schmitt, Glas des Art Nouveau, Glassammlung Gerda Koepff, Munich 1998, p. 222f., No. 110, reproduction of the sketch by Henri Bergé and a sample board from the manufactory.