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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Glass "Red Sunset Vase" by Daum Frères
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Glass "Red Sunset Vase" by Daum Frères

1900 - 1920
Description

A striking and unusual early 20th Century cameo glass vase enamel painted with a green forest landscape against a fiery yellow and orange field, Signed Daum Nancy with the Cross of Lorraine.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Height: 12 cm

Condition: Excellent Original Condition

Circa: 1900

Materials: Etched and Enamelled Cameo Glass

SKU: 6669

ABOUT

Daum’s unique technique common to all was that a clear vessel was blown with colour only on the inner surface or layer. An acid resist landscape was painted free-hand onto the vessel which was then etched by plunging into a hydrofluoric acid bath. The outer surface was then polished which gave the trees a ‘third dimension’ as the onlooker can see through the clear glass to the inner colour. Then the background was frosted, tricking the eye into thinking it is seeing coloured glass.

Three types of enamel were painted by the artist to complete the design: transparent enamel for the three dimensional trees, opaque enamel for the snow or the ground and a polychrome enamel for the details in the distance which could be hills or trees. Finally the piece was reintroduced to the heat to anneal the enamels with the base glass.

Some very rare examples such as the ‘Deep Winter’ design had an additional and more complicated process of applying a layer of cameo glass to the outer body before painting the acid resist. This had the effect of giving a more dense layer of snow or summer fields that could be further worked to give additional features in the landscape.

The many landscape vases of Daum were always examples of excellence and the skill of several different craftsmen.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Hickmet Fine Arts has dated this Art Nouveau Cameo Vase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1114275
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6669
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Description
A striking and unusual early 20th Century cameo glass vase enamel painted with a green forest landscape against a fiery yellow and orange field, Signed Daum Nancy with the Cross of Lorraine.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

fig 1. An Art Nouveau frosted cameo glass vase featuring green etched tree silhouettes against a red, orange, and yellow sunset background.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Glass "Red Sunset Vase" by Daum Frères

Height: 12 cm

Condition: Excellent Original Condition

Circa: 1900

Materials: Etched and Enamelled Cameo Glass

fig 2. An Art Nouveau frosted cameo glass vase featuring green etched tree silhouettes against a red, orange, and yellow sunset background.
fig 2. Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Glass "Red Sunset Vase" by Daum Frères

SKU: 6669

ABOUT

“
Daum’s unique technique common to all was that a clear vessel was blown with colour only on the inner surface or layer.
Hickmet Fine Arts

An acid resist landscape was painted free-hand onto the vessel which was then etched by plunging into a hydrofluoric acid bath. The outer surface was then polished which gave the trees a ‘third dimension’ as the onlooker can see through the clear glass to the inner colour. Then the background was frosted, tricking the eye into thinking it is seeing coloured glass.

fig 3. An Art Nouveau frosted cameo glass vase featuring green etched tree silhouettes against a red, orange, and yellow sunset background.
fig 3. Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Glass "Red Sunset Vase" by Daum Frères

Three types of enamel were painted by the artist to complete the design: transparent enamel for the three dimensional trees, opaque enamel for the snow or the ground and a polychrome enamel for the details in the distance which could be hills or trees. Finally the piece was reintroduced to the heat to anneal the enamels with the base glass.

fig 4. An Art Nouveau frosted cameo glass vase featuring green etched tree silhouettes against a red, orange, and yellow sunset background.
fig 4. Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Glass "Red Sunset Vase" by Daum Frères

Some very rare examples such as the ‘Deep Winter’ design had an additional and more complicated process of applying a layer of cameo glass to the outer body before painting the acid resist. This had the effect of giving a more dense layer of snow or summer fields that could be further worked to give additional features in the landscape.

The many landscape vases of Daum were always examples of excellence and the skill of several different craftsmen.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Hickmet Fine Arts has dated this Art Nouveau Cameo Vase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1114275
Dealers Internal Ref
6669
Hickmet Fine Arts
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Established in 1936, hickmet fine arts is an international family run antiques business

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French Art Nouveau cameo glass is characterised by layered glass of differing colours, which is etched or carved using acid or grinding wheels to create raised relief patterns. Emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this style heavily features naturalistic motifs such as floral landscapes, trees, and organic curves.

The manufacturing process involves applying acid-resistant masks onto multi-layered glass blanks before dipping them into hydrofluoric acid baths. The acid dissolves the exposed areas, creating distinct depth layers and revealing underlying colours to form the design.

Authentication relies on examining surface signatures, production technique details, glass weight, and hand-finishing characteristics typical of the era. Acid-etched signatures, subtle pontil marks, and appropriate base wear consistent with age are primary indicators.

An Art Nouveau glass vase functions as a focal accent when placed on a neutral mantelpiece, side table, or window sill where natural light highlights its translucency. Pairing glass artwork with minimal modern furnishings allows the objects form and colours to remain distinct.

Cleaning should be performed using lukewarm water and a mild non-abrasive soap, applied carefully with a soft microfiber cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleansers, abrasive pads, or immersion in hot water, as temperature shocks and rough handling can damage etched surfaces.
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