A Very Tall Galle Cameo Wisteria Vase c1920

Description

Heading : Emille Galle cameo glass vase
Date : c1920
Period : Early 20th century
Origin : France
Colour : Aubergine
Marks : Signed on the body Galle
Body : Cameo ‘cut back’ technique. Cut and polished out layer over a satin finish background.
Pontil : Ground
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 33.5cm tall and approximately 12.2cm in diameter
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 1020 grams

This was made shortly after the factory reopened following closure during the first world war. Note that the star was no longer used with the cameo signature. The output post war was restricted to a less diverse colour palette than pre-war production.