French Art Glass
The importance
of the French contribution to the art glass movement can be gauged by the fact
that Rene Lalique – one of the finest craftsmen ever to work in the medium – is considered to have produced pieces that are not the best
there were on offer. He was equalled, and often eclipsed, by stunning work from
Emile Galle and Daum Freres, who between them elevated French art glass wares
to the very highest level.
Initially having taken on the wider Victorian production of cameo glass, the
French artists developed the process, adding their own enhancements and
creative foibles. The basic premise of cameo glass saw etching techniques used
to remove the outer layers of multi-ply glass pieces, revealing the underlying
lamina and creating images in relief. Galle was considered the master of this
art, but Daum’s craftsmen developed the use of acid etching which enabled them
to add texture or varying opacity to their material, and create a new range of
products as a result. They also pioneered the use of wheel-ground surfaces,
which produced something approaching a hammered or beaten effect, more common
on metalwork, which opened yet more opportunities for creativity.
The Great War, unsurprisingly, meant a lengthy hiatus in both production and
development, but Daum in particular sprang out of the traps once peace had
broken out, and took up their innovative ways once again. Pate de verre was one
such modernism, which saw crushed, coloured glass reheated, and used as the
initial melt from which new pieces were made which could then be subjected to
existing finishing techniques – old skills that gave startling new results when
using the reconstituted molten material. At the Christalerie de Nancy – which
opened alongside the company’s existing Verrerie in the same town – the
preference was to work with brilliantly clear lead crystal, blown in to vases
and other vessels, or tooled whilst still molten to produce figurines and
sculptural pieces.
Galle had long since set new standard in cameo glassware, introducing
decorative bubbles – harking back to the Georgian penchant for air twist stems
– and also developing the inclusion of metallic foils as layers in his
stratified pieces. With Lalique also producing his signature vases, perfume
bottles, glass plaques and later stemware – with his own innovative processes
such as the “lost wax” casting process borrowed from his earlier jewellery
making expertise – it is evident that France could boast an unsurpassed line up
of art glass craftsmen, and its place at the very highest table is beyond
refute.
Verrerie D'Art Degue Cameo Vase c1930
From the Foreign Legion to Parisian art glass manufacturer David Gueron lead the most remarkable life that was sadly cut short by the second war. This has a very strong resemblance to Schneider designs, Gueron indeed hired Charles Schneider's employees an
£675.00
A Verrerie D'Andelys Moulded Charger c1935
A very fine Verlys charger from c1935 in excellent condition. For more French art glass, including a wide range of Rene Lalique vases, please visit Scottish Antiques online store.
£175.00
An Impressive pair of Art Nouveau Marmoreal and Gilt Glass Vases. c1895
This sizeable pair of vases display complex marmoreal internal decoration using red/russet, cream and sang de boeuf splatter. The high quality gilding offers a mirror image design of Art Nouveau Poppy and Marguerite flowers enameled and gilt in higher rel
£750.00
Three Colur Cameo Vase Of Butterflies c1905
This has been problematic. These large extravagant butterflies remind me of the work of Karl Lindeberg for Kosta in Sweden. Arsall also produced larger designs in cameo glass but despite our renewed efforts we have not solver the whodunnit !
£375.00
A Pair of Black and Gold Foil Jean Michel Operto Paperweights c1990
A pair of black and gold foil Jean Michel Operto paperweights from c1990. Available from Scottish Antiques online store.
£100.00
An Antique Clichy Miniature Scramble Paperweight c1850
An antique Clichy end-of-day miniature scramble paperweight from c1850. Available from Scottish Antiques online store.
£350.00
A Cameo Glass Claret Jug c1890
his has been a problematic "whodunnit". We still do not know. The citron colour glass was used by many producers , Webb, Stevens and Williams and Richardsons as well as Pantin and other cameo producers in France and Austria. The use of morning g
£425.00
Three Colour Cameo d'Argental Vase By Paul Nicolas c1920
Three Colour Cameo d'Argental Vase By Paul Nicolas c1920
£875.00
A Rare Art Vannes Lorraine Glass Vase c1955
A rare Art Vannes mid century vase. Available from Scottish Antiques online store.
£275.00
A Baccarat Flower Miniature Paperweight c1865
A Baccarat dogrose flower miniature paperweight
£525.00
A French Intercalaire Vase Encased in Wrought Iron Mounts c1930
he absence of a makers signature makes a definitive attribution problematic whilst the influence of Daum is quite obvious in the standard of glassmaking and suggestive of a maker in the Nancy or the local Lorraine region. This may have been made at the D
£575.00
A19th Century Clichy Nosegay Paperweight c1865
An antique Clichy nosegay paperweight from c1860. Available from Scottish Antiques online store.
£450.00
Pierre D'avesn For Daum Nancy Vase c1930
A very fine Pierre D'avesn designed vase made by Daum Nancy c1930. For more French art glass, including a wide range of Art Deco glass, please visit Scottish Antiques online store.
£240.00
Pierre D'Avesn for Daum Art Deco Vase c1930
A very fine Pierre D'avesn for Daum Art Deco vase from c1930 in excellent condition. For more French art glass, including a wide range of Art Deco glass, please visit Scottish Antiques online store.
£275.00
Glass Made Transparent- Tiny Esveld
Tiny Esveld is an internationally renowned authority on the glassware of Schneider, Galle, Daum and the Ecole De Nancy. This is a forensic examination of how to detect issues with French art glass. Every aspect is discussed from shape, rims, feet, signat
£20.00
Mont Joye Bonbonniere With Christofle Silver Plated Mounts and Cover c1900
The polished pewter cover compliments the design upon the glass. The marks are a cockerel within a shield and GALLIA METAL together with a goats head which was used to denore silver plate. The strong similarities between these marks and those of WMF is no
£350.00
An Andre Delatte Art Deco Coupe Ouverte c1925
The output of Delatte is very underrated. This is as good as any coupe produced by the nearby Daum factory of the same period. Delatte did "obtain his inspiration" from Daum, this was tye subject of litigation.
£275.00
Pair of French Opaline Vases c1890
A stunning pair of French opaline vases from c1890 in excellent condition. For more decorative vases, including a wide array of 19th century vases, please visit Scottish Antiques online store.
£575.00
Very Large Verrerie D'Art Degue Vase c1930
A clear tribute to the creative genius of Charles Schneider, but then it could be argued that not only David Gueron followed that path Schneider created including Daum and Legras. That said this baluster shape vase is a superb example of interwar Frenh ar
£425.00
Andre Delatte Nancy Berluze Vase c1930
A beautiful Andre Delatte Nancy Berluze vase from c1930 in good condition. For more French art glass, including a wide range of Art Deco and Art Nouveau vases, please visit Scottish Antiques online store.
£170.00
French Cameo Glass Biscuit Barrel Ormolu Butterfly Cover c1900
When made this would have had a paper label if Baccarat, they rarely survive, or a gilded mark if Mont Joye. We favour Baccarat
£450.00
A Very Tall Muller Freres Marbled Berluze Glass Vase c1910
This statement piece of decorative glassware will adorn any modern room setting despite it being olded than Grandma. Engraved signature Muller Fres Luneville
£375.00
A Baccarat Opaline Floral Vase c1860
A Baccarat moulded opaline glass vase decorated with honeysuckle and cherry blossom
£325.00
A Wrought Iron Mounted Glass Bowl Centrepiece By Degue c1930
A centrepiece with iron frame and glass bowl by Degue of Paris
£525.00
Muller Freres Mottled Glass Vase c1925
Muller Freres were highly regarded art glass producers who rivalled Daum in the glass producing crucible than was Lorraine, France
£425.00
Andre Delatte Cameo Glass Vase c1925
This is a stunning design by Andre Delatte that has been beautifully executed. Although the factory output was small and much of it was to be kind "Daum inspired" there were some original designs. The colours in this example are particularly int
£565.00
A Signed Marcel Goupy Enamelled Perfume Bottle c1925
Most probably designed for Parisian retailer Geo Rouard, Goupy was an architect turned jeweller, designer and decorator.
£575.00
Verrerie D'Andelys Vase c.1955
The Verrerie D'Andelys , was formed by the American Holophane company in the 1920s. The moulds produced were licensed to AH Heisey between 1955 and 57. We are advised that moulded marks were used on earlier examples produced in France and incised marks on
£175.00
A Signed Andre Delatte Vase 1925-30
This is a homage at best to Daum, pure plagiarism at worst . Such was the level of tribute paid by Delatte t Daum that the latter issued multiple legal claims against Delatte for breaches of copyright designs and methods. This remains a beautiful piece of
£600.00
Georges de Feure Hellenistic Vase c1910
A very fine neoclassical vase by Georges de Feure from c1910. For more French art glass including Lalique, Daum, Galle and more please visit Scottish Antiques online store.
£135.00
French Dodecagonal Footed Opalescent Centrepiece c1925
Possibly Julien, Choisy-Le -Roi or Verlux. WE favout the latter
£265.00
André Delatte Cameo Vase c1925
A stunning Delatte cameo vase from c1925 in excellent condition
£605.00