Vase; France, late nineteenth century. Cameo... Lot 31

Vase; France, late nineteenth century. Cameo glass on silvered metal base. Signed Gallé. Measurements: 26,5 x 12,5 cm. Cameo glass vase mounted on a round silver metal base that is visible in the profile of the foot of the piece. The vase is made of acid-etched cameo glass, with a naturalistic and asymmetrical vegetal design, based on large motifs, typical of Gallé's language. When a craftsman finished with a piece, Galle would inspect it and then sign it as his own. The factory persisted for a few years after Galle's death in 1904, at which time his wife took over the signing duties. For a period of time, each vase signed by Galle's wife is marked with a star, denoting its posthumous status.