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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cameo Glass "Montbrecia Vase" by Daum Frères
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cameo Glass "Montbrecia Vase" by Daum Frères

1900 - 1920
Description

An attractive early 20th Century cabinet cameo glass vase of solifleur form etched and enamelled with a floral landscape. The design heightened with deep pink and green colours interwoven on the surface to give a dramatic depth of field. Signed Daum Nancy and with the Cross of Lorraine

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Height: 12 cm

Diameter: 3.5 cm

Condition: Excellent Original Condition

Circa: 1900

Materials: Etched and Enamelled Cameo Glass

SKU: 6711

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
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1146564
Dealers Internal Reference
6711
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Description
An attractive early 20th Century cabinet cameo glass vase of solifleur form etched and enamelled with a floral landscape.
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The design heightened with deep pink and green colours interwoven on the surface to give a dramatic depth of field.
Hickmet Fine Arts

Signed Daum Nancy and with the Cross of Lorraine

fig 1. An Art Nouveau acid-etched cameo glass vase featuring a slender yellow neck tapering down to a bulbous base decorated with orange floral motifs.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cameo Glass "Montbrecia Vase" by Daum Frères

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Height: 12 cm

Diameter: 3.5 cm

Condition: Excellent Original Condition

Circa: 1900

fig 2. An Art Nouveau acid-etched cameo glass vase featuring a slender yellow neck tapering down to a bulbous base decorated with orange floral motifs.
fig 2. Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cameo Glass "Montbrecia Vase" by Daum Frères

Materials: Etched and Enamelled Cameo Glass

SKU: 6711

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.

fig 3. An Art Nouveau acid-etched cameo glass vase featuring a slender yellow neck tapering down to a bulbous base decorated with orange floral motifs.
fig 3. Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cameo Glass "Montbrecia 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 acid-etched cameo glass vase featuring a slender yellow neck tapering down to a bulbous base decorated with orange floral motifs.
fig 4. Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cameo Glass "Montbrecia 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
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1146564
Dealers Internal Ref
6711
Hickmet Fine Arts
Hickmet Fine Arts
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Established in 1936, hickmet fine arts is an international family run antiques business

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Archive I An Art Nouveau acid-etched cameo glass vase featuring a slender yellow neck tapering down to a bulbous base decorated with orange floral motifs.

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cameo Glass "Montbrecia Vase" by Daum Frères

Archive II An Art Nouveau acid-etched cameo glass vase featuring a slender yellow neck tapering down to a bulbous base decorated with orange floral motifs. View II
Archive III An Art Nouveau acid-etched cameo glass vase featuring a slender yellow neck tapering down to a bulbous base decorated with orange floral motifs. View III
Archive IV An Art Nouveau acid-etched cameo glass vase featuring a slender yellow neck tapering down to a bulbous base decorated with orange floral motifs. View IV
Archive V An Art Nouveau acid-etched cameo glass vase featuring a slender yellow neck tapering down to a bulbous base decorated with orange floral motifs. View V
Archive VI An Art Nouveau acid-etched cameo glass vase featuring a slender yellow neck tapering down to a bulbous base decorated with orange floral motifs. View VI
Archive VII An Art Nouveau acid-etched cameo glass vase featuring a slender yellow neck tapering down to a bulbous base decorated with orange floral motifs. View VII
Archive VIII An Art Nouveau acid-etched cameo glass vase featuring a slender yellow neck tapering down to a bulbous base decorated with orange floral motifs. View VIII
Archive IX An Art Nouveau acid-etched cameo glass vase featuring a slender yellow neck tapering down to a bulbous base decorated with orange floral motifs. View IX
Archive X An Art Nouveau acid-etched cameo glass vase featuring a slender yellow neck tapering down to a bulbous base decorated with orange floral motifs. View X
Archive XI An Art Nouveau acid-etched cameo glass vase featuring a slender yellow neck tapering down to a bulbous base decorated with orange floral motifs. View XI
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An Art Nouveau acid-etched cameo glass vase featuring a slender yellow neck tapering down to a bulbous base decorated with orange floral motifs.
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cameo Glass "Montbrecia Vase" by Daum Frères
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Cameo glass is a decorative glass form produced by fusing multiple layers of contrasting coloured glass, which are then carved or acid-etched away to reveal underlying shades and create a raised relief design.

Craftsmen blew multi-layered glass blanks, applied wax or acid-resist compounds over template designs, and submerged the vessels in acid baths to etch away unmasked areas, creating delicate botanical or landscape motifs.

Authentic Daum Freres pieces typically feature acid-etched, carved, or enamelled marks along the lower body or underside, alongside textured background glass and layered, naturalistic motifs typical of the Nancy school.

Place the vase where ambient or natural light can pass through the translucent glass layers, such as on a mantelpiece or window sill, allowing the rich orange and yellow tones to illuminate.

Wipe the surface gently with a soft microfibre cloth dampened with lukewarm water and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals or abrasive scrubbing that could damage hand-applied enamel or etched textures.
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