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Small vase of glass paste, signed Daum Nancy * in thistles decor and leaves, Art Nouveau era, nineteenth century.
This vase is in good condition.
A note: tiny micro-scratches and wear of time, see photos.
* Following the 1870 war, Jean Daum (1825-1885), notary in Bitche, selling his study and opts for France. He moved to Nancy in 1876 and bought in 1878 a glassworks. In 1878, he associates his son Augustus. At his death in 1885, Auguste takes only the direction of the glass before being joined in 1887 by his brother Antonin. Production of glass will move towards artistic creation. The brothers prepare between 1889 and 1891 the creation of an art department that is entrusted to Antonin. Auguste gives it all means work to attend the wake dug by Emile Gallé in the Art Nouveau glassware. The 1900 World Expo brings international recognition with the award of a Grand Prix. In 1901, Daum will base with artists and Majorelle E.Gallé the Nancy School, spearheaded Art Nouveau. The company continues to participate in major exhibitions: Barcelona in 1923, International Arts Exhibition in Paris in 1925 deco, Colonial Exhibition in Paris in 1931. In the 1920s, Paul directs production to Art Deco to the loss of public interest in Art Nouveau. The crystal still exists and its production is internationally known for the quality of these creations.
