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Striking French Antique (Early 20thc) Cameo Vase, ‘Elephant Procession', After Emile Galle
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Striking French Antique (Early 20thc) Cameo Vase, ‘Elephant Procession', After Emile Galle

1900 - 1920
Sold 21 January 2026 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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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 Tim Newark. Your chance to obtain a striking work of art for a fraction of the price of an original (around £75-95,000!). 39cm high x 28cm diameter, weight 5.35kg.

Superb condition. A beautiful IMPORTANT work of art, whoever made it - find another one!

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.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this French Cameo Glass Vase to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1189380
Dealers Internal Reference
AD746
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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 Tim 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!). 39cm high x 28cm diameter, weight 5.35kg.

fig 1. An antique yellow and dark brown cased glass vase featuring an acid-etched cameo design of elephants walking among palm trees.
fig 1. Striking French Antique (Early 20thc) Cameo Vase, ‘Elephant Procession', After Emile Galle

Superb condition. A beautiful IMPORTANT work of art, whoever made it - find another one!

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.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this French Cameo Glass Vase to the 1920s.

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1189380
Dealers Internal Ref
AD746
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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An antique yellow and dark brown cased glass vase featuring an acid-etched cameo design of elephants walking among palm trees.
Striking French Antique (early 20thC) Cameo Vase, ‘Elephant Procession', After Emile Galle
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialCased Glass
  • ColourYellow and Brown
  • MotifsElephants, Palm trees, Layered relief carving
  • SizeH 39 cm (15 in) x W 28 cm (11 in)

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French cameo glass is a luxury art glass technique developed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, heavily associated with the Art Nouveau movement and master makers such as Emile Galle.

Cameo glass is crafted by fusing multiple layers of differently coloured glass together and then acid-etching or hand-carving the outer layers to create a raised, contrasting design.

Authentic pieces typically feature multi-layered cased glass, hand-finished wheel-carving or chemical etching details, and signatures or marks characteristic of the period makers.

Position the vase on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or glass-fronted cabinet where natural light can pass through the translucent layers to highlight the carved relief motifs.

Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and wash only when necessary using lukewarm water and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals, abrasive scrubbers, and direct, prolonged sunlight.
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