Vase au fond marin

Lot n°3
 Art Nouveau cameo glass vase, featuring an underwater marine subject known as "Vase fond marin" (Undersea/Marine Floor Vase). Executed in multilayered cameo glass, the vase features a deep red overlay that has been wheel-cut and carved to reveal a marine scene depicting a floating jellyfish surrounded by tendrils and seaweed. The layered construction and carved decoration create variations in depth and relief across the surface. Galle's mark appears on the side of the vase. Emile Galle was a French glassmaker and a leading figure of the Art Nouveau movement in Nancy. He was known for techniques including layered glass construction, acid etching, engraving, and carving, often incorporating botanical, insect, and other naturalistic subjects. The marine subject represents a less frequently encountered theme within Galle's body of work