Western European Art Glass and Ceramics

"Daisy" wall vase

    "Daisy" wall vase

    France, Nancy

    Circa 1880-1885

    Gallé Émile manufactory

    Faience; glazing, overglaze polychrome painting

    21 x 24 x 10.4 cm

    Mark on the reverse: "E. Gallé à Nancy" (ornamental inscription in brown enamel)

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    A glazed faience wall vase in the form of an open daisy flower with molded, curved petals. The piece is set on small shaped feet integrated into the support. It is decorated with a depiction of wildflowers (daisies) on slender green stems, as well as a butterfly on the left side. The surface bears the motto: "Un peu beaucoup pas du tout" ("A little, a lot, not at all" / "He loves me, he loves me not").

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