Daum Chardons vase

Description

Daum Chardons vase. A beautiful acid etched and enamelled vase very finely decorated with Chardons (Thistles ) flowers and leaves. The footed baluster shaped vase is also decorated to the base and neck. There is a subtle amber colour within the glass that highlights the vase when light is shone through it. Faintly signed to the underside Daum Nancy and with the Cross of Lorraine in gold enamel(There is wear to the signature). A similar piece is shown as item 175 vase aux Chardons in the book Daum – Collection du Musee des Beaux Art de Nancy . Approx height 18 cm . French c 1895

History

The Daum Glassworks was established in Nancy, France in 1875 and is still making glass today albeit of a very different style. The family were originally Lawyers not glassmakers. Jean Daum the father of Antonin and Auguste originally took over the glassworks as part payment of a debt. Auguste (also a lawyer) joined his Father shortly afterwards and started to develop and expand the business. Auguste and Antonin and later Michel were the main family members involved in the major development of the Company. The Company employed major designers including Jacques Gruber, Amalric Walter, Henri Bergé, and in more recent times Philippe Stark and Salvador Dali. They developed and patented many techniques in glassmaking and were always at the forefront of design and manufacturing. In 1900 at the Exposition Universelle they were awarded a Grand Prix medal and quickly became one of the major makers in the Art Nouveau movement.

More information regarding Daum can be found in the Artists Section

Date – 1895

Condition Excellent original condition. Light wear commensurate with age. Wear to the signature on the underside.

Dimensions – Approx 18cm tall

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