Emile Gallé

cameo glass, inscribed: "Ô forêt, ciel pur, ombre des grands chênes, au delà des haines, vous cherches l'azur Victor Hugo"

Victor Arwas, Glass, Art Nouveau to Art Deco, London, 1977, p. 111

Of good overall appearance. There are some internal bubbles and some tiny burst bubbles to the surface, both a result of the manufacturing process. Some minor typical wear to the underside of the foot, otherwise excellent.
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Another example of this vase was sold in these rooms: Elton John, volume III, Art Nouveau and Art Deco, 7 September 1988, lot 542