"Emile Gallé - Rare Vase With Octopus And Seabed Decor, Art Nouveau Glass Paste"
Rare vase by Emile Gallé in the shape of a brush pot with acid-etched decoration of an octopus swimming on a seabed with acid-etched algae. The surface is fire-polished and oxides and interlayer powders are found beneath the decoration, creating an irregular effect in the glass and color variations. Signature in the decoration "Gallé" in a vegetal style. Artistic work circa 1900. Rare model. Perfect condition. Art Nouveau period