Daum Nancy "Blackbird" Trefoil Glass Vase
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$12,500
This stunning cameo glass vase showcases blackbirds both in flight and perched on tree branches, set against a snowy winter landscape. The glass has been pinched on three sides to form a trefoil shape to the mouth. The surface decoration draws inspiration from the work of Paul Verlaine, a renowned symbolist poet who profoundly influenced the École de Nancy. His celebrated poem Le Merle ("The Blackbird") beautifully captures a fleeting moment in nature through delicate imagery. The lines of the poem read: The blackbird, on the branch Sings and sways, The wind in the leaves Creates a silence. Verlaine’s poetry is celebrated for its musicality, and this piece embodies that essence, translating the rhythm and sound of his verse into a visual form. The interplay of the bird’s song, the rustling wind, and the stillness of the scene evokes a profound sense of serenity, perfectly reflected in the vase’s artistry.
Item #: YG-21719
Artist: Daum Nancy
Country: France
Circa: 1900
Dimensions: 5" height, 5" diameter.
Materials: Cameo Glass
Signed: DAUM, NANCY
Literature: Vases with similar motif Paysage d’hiver are pictured in:Daum Nancy: Maîtres Verriers by Katharina Büttiker, Zurich: Galerie Katharina Büttiker, 2001, p. 79.
Item #: YG-21719
Artist: Daum Nancy
Country: France
Circa: 1900
Dimensions: 5" height, 5" diameter.
Materials: Cameo Glass
Signed: DAUM, NANCY
Literature: Vases with similar motif Paysage d’hiver are pictured in:Daum Nancy: Maîtres Verriers by Katharina Büttiker, Zurich: Galerie Katharina Büttiker, 2001, p. 79.
Established in the late 19th century, Daum became famous for its exquisite Art Nouveau and Art Deco designs, characterized by naturalistic themes, intricate detailing, and innovative techniques. Daum Nancy glass often features vibrant colors, layered glass, and elaborate etching or enameling, showcasing scenes of flowers, landscapes, and other organic motifs. The glassmakers employed techniques like pâte de verre, cameo glass, and acid etching, which elevated their creations to works of art. Collectors prize Daum Nancy glass for its elegance and historical significance, as it embodies the artistic spirit of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Established in the late 19th century, Daum became famous for its exquisite Art Nouveau and Art Deco designs, characterized by naturalistic themes, intricate detailing, and innovative techniques. Daum Nancy glass often features vibrant colors, layered glass, and elaborate etching or enameling, showcasing scenes of flowers, landscapes, and other organic motifs. The glassmakers employed techniques like pâte de verre, cameo glass, and acid etching, which elevated their creations to works of art. Collectors prize Daum Nancy glass for its elegance and historical significance, as it embodies the artistic spirit of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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