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

1900 - 1920
Description

A vibrant late 19th Century French cameo glass vase etched and vitrified with a floral design around the circumference of the piece. All upon a gentle pink and green background. Signed to the base with enamelled mark Daum Nancy and the Cross of Lorraine.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Height: 22 cm

Wdith: 12 cm

Condition: Excellent Original Condition

Circa: 1900

Materials: Etched and Enamelled Cameo Glass

SKU: 6801

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
22cm (8.66")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1197534
Dealers Internal Reference
6801
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Description
A vibrant late 19th Century French cameo glass vase etched and vitrified with a floral design around the circumference of the piece. All upon a gentle pink and green background. Signed to the base with enamelled mark Daum Nancy and the Cross of Lorraine.
fig 1. An elongated Art Nouveau cameo glass vase featuring acid-etched yellow floral motifs over a warm orange textured body and a solid green circular base.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Art Nouveau "Cameo Floral Vase" by Daum Frères

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Height: 22 cm

Wdith: 12 cm

Condition: Excellent Original Condition

Circa: 1900

fig 2. An elongated Art Nouveau cameo glass vase featuring acid-etched yellow floral motifs over a warm orange textured body and a solid green circular base.
fig 2. Early 20th Century Art Nouveau "Cameo Floral Vase" by Daum Frères

Materials: Etched and Enamelled Cameo Glass

SKU: 6801

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 elongated Art Nouveau cameo glass vase featuring acid-etched yellow floral motifs over a warm orange textured body and a solid green circular base.
fig 3. Early 20th Century Art Nouveau "Cameo Floral 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 elongated Art Nouveau cameo glass vase featuring acid-etched yellow floral motifs over a warm orange textured body and a solid green circular base.
fig 4. Early 20th Century Art Nouveau "Cameo Floral 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
22cm (8.66")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197534
Dealers Internal Ref
6801
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Established in 1936, hickmet fine arts is an international family run antiques business

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Hickmet Fine Arts is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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Archive I An elongated Art Nouveau cameo glass vase featuring acid-etched yellow floral motifs over a warm orange textured body and a solid green circular base.

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

Archive II An elongated Art Nouveau cameo glass vase featuring acid-etched yellow floral motifs over a warm orange textured body and a solid green circular base. View II
Archive III An elongated Art Nouveau cameo glass vase featuring acid-etched yellow floral motifs over a warm orange textured body and a solid green circular base. View III
Archive IV An elongated Art Nouveau cameo glass vase featuring acid-etched yellow floral motifs over a warm orange textured body and a solid green circular base. View IV
Archive V An elongated Art Nouveau cameo glass vase featuring acid-etched yellow floral motifs over a warm orange textured body and a solid green circular base. View V
Archive VI An elongated Art Nouveau cameo glass vase featuring acid-etched yellow floral motifs over a warm orange textured body and a solid green circular base. View VI
Archive VII An elongated Art Nouveau cameo glass vase featuring acid-etched yellow floral motifs over a warm orange textured body and a solid green circular base. View VII
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An elongated Art Nouveau cameo glass vase featuring acid-etched yellow floral motifs over a warm orange textured body and a solid green circular base.
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau "Cameo Floral Vase" by Daum Frères
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Art Nouveau cameo glass emerged in France during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterised by organic, nature-inspired motifs etched or carved into layered glass. Prominent makers in Nancy produced these pieces by applying multiple fused glass layers of contrasting colours to achieve depth and detail.

Craftsmen created cameo glass by fusing two or more layers of differently coloured glass while hot. Once cooled, the outer layers were selectively removed using acid etching, wheel engraving, or hand carving to reveal the underlying colour and create raised relief designs.

Authentic pieces typically feature multi-layered depth, precise hand-finishing or acid-etching signatures near the base or body, and realistic botanical proportions. Examining signatures under magnification and checking for characteristic pontil marks or textured background finishes helps verify period production.

Position the vase where natural light can pass through the glass, such as near a window or on a glass shelving unit, to highlight its colour variations. Displaying it as a standalone accent on a mantelpiece or console table allows the textured relief work to serve as a focal point.

Dust the glass regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, paying attention to the textured relief areas. If cleaning is necessary, wash gently by hand using tepid water and mild liquid soap, avoiding abrasive pads, harsh chemicals, or sudden temperature changes.
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