Striking French Art Nouveau (Early 20thc) Large Cameo Vase, ‘Elephant Procession’, After Emile Gallé

Name: Striking French Art Nouveau (Early 20thc) Large Cameo Vase, ‘Elephant Procession’, After Emile Gallé
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1184948
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Description

Imposing French Art Nouveau (early 20thC) Large Cameo Vase, ‘Elephant Procession’, After Emile Gallé. A very nice copy of one of Gallé’s finest creations, featured on the cover of ‘The Art of Emile Gallé’ by Time Newark. Your chance to obtain a striking work of art for a fraction of the price of an original (around £75-95,000! – see www.mayfairgallery.com/art-nouveau-cameo-glass-elephant-vase-emile-galle). 39cm high x 28cm diameter, weight 5.35kg.

Excellent condition.

The vase depicts a group of elephants triumphantly parading around the vase, underneath the shadow of a group of palm trees. There is a sense of unity within this group of animals, who via trunks and tails interweave themselves together as they march on, touchingly suggesting that this is a family scene. Elephants themselves have additional symbolism as a choice of subject, traditionally being associated with wisdom, protection, and fortune, and in some cultures they are even considered sacred beings. Some of the elephants on Gallé’s vase also have upturned trunks, and this image is thought to dispel negative energy and bring wealth and good fortune when displayed in one’s home. The choice to depict these magnificent beasts goes beyond Gallé’s favour for the natural world and its inhabitants, imbuing this vase with a certain spiritual as well as aesthetic significance.

Physical Dimensions

Height

39cm (15.35")

Width

28cm (11.02")

Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1184948

Dealers Internal Reference

AD746

Description

Imposing French Art Nouveau (early 20thC) Large Cameo Vase, ‘Elephant Procession’, After Emile Gallé.

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A very nice copy of one of Gallé’s finest creations, featured on the cover of ‘The Art of Emile Gallé’ by Time Newark.

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Your chance to obtain a striking work of art for a fraction of the price of an original (around £75-95,000! – see www.mayfairgallery.com/art-nouveau-cameo-glass-elephant-vase-emile-galle). 39cm high x 28cm diameter, weight 5.35kg.

fig 1. Striking French Art Nouveau (early 20thC) Large Cameo Vase, ‘Elephant Procession’, After Emile Gallé — fig 1. Striking French Art Nouveau (Early 20thc) Large Cameo Vase, ‘Elephant Procession’, After Emile Gallé

Excellent condition.

The vase depicts a group of elephants triumphantly parading around the vase, underneath the shadow of a group of palm trees. There is a sense of unity within this group of animals, who via trunks and tails interweave themselves together as they march on, touchingly suggesting that this is a family scene. Elephants themselves have additional symbolism as a choice of subject, traditionally being associated with wisdom, protection, and fortune, and in some cultures they are even considered sacred beings. Some of the elephants on Gallé’s vase also have upturned trunks, and this image is thought to dispel negative energy and bring wealth and good fortune when displayed in one’s home. The choice to depict these magnificent beasts goes beyond Gallé’s favour for the natural world and its inhabitants, imbuing this vase with a certain spiritual as well as aesthetic significance.