Three Colour Galle Banjo Cameo Vase c1910

Description

Heading : Galle cameo redcurrant glass vase
Date : 1904-1910
Period : Early 20th century
Origin : Nancy. France
Colour : Opaque. red and orange to yellow
Marks : Signed on the body ‘*Galle’
Body : Bulbous from with solifleur neck. Cameo ‘cut back’ technique. This gives great depth to the orange leaves flowers. The shape is often described as “banjo”
Pontil : Ground
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 17.1cm tall and 8cm in diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 184 grams

Gallé himself was a keen artist. his glass is considered to be one of the major forces in the french Art Nouveau movement. His “Writings on Art” which was released posthumously in 1908 gives a clear insight into his design ethos. The presence of the star at the begining of the signature tells us that this exampe was produced after Gallé died in 1904. This is without doubt the prettiest banjo vase we have seen.