Galle Carved Verre Double Footed Vase Sycamore c1895

Description

Heading : A carved verre double Galle vase
Date : c1895
Origin : Nancy. France
Colour : Green fading to clear with copper coloured seeeds
Bowl : Three applied feet. Elaborate signature
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 9cm tall. 11cm bowl. 9.5cm foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight :   478 grams

Another first. This had been wheel engraved both internally and externally. The sycamore leaves are in high relief. The sycamore seeds are engraved internally and stained. The artistry and skill required to execute this was quite extraordinary. It has great depth of field