Western European Art Glass and Ceramics

Decorative amphora-shaped vase

    Decorative amphora-shaped vase

    France, Nancy

    Circa 1880

    Gallé Émile manufactory

    Ceramics; glazing, enamel, monochrome painting, grisaille painting

    25 x 15.3 x 14.5 cm

    Mark on the base: "Gallé Nancy édition"

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    The vase features a classic amphora shape. The body is decorated with vertical fluting (grooves). In the central part, there is an oval medallion with a monochrome painting in the grisaille technique, depicting a landscape with ancient ruins and human figures. The medallion is framed by a relief garland simulating a laurel wreath. The upper section is adorned with sculpted pink ribbons tied into bows on the sides. The neck is embellished with ornamental beading. The vase rests on a round molded foot set upon a massive square plinth with a faux-marble texture

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