Antique Daum Nancy Jeweled Hydrangea Glass Vase Art Nouveau Butterfly Cameo 7\" For Sale

Rare Antique Daum Nancy Jeweled Hydrangea Glass Vase Art Nouveau Butterfly Cameo 7.1/8”Item Specifics

• Brand:Daum Nancy
• Origin:French / France
• Type:Vase
• Production Style:Cameo Glass / Art Glass
• Era / Period:Art Nouveau (Early 20th Century, ca. 1895–1914)
• Pattern/Subject:Hydrangeas & Butterfly
• Features:Hot-Applied Glass Jewels (Cabochons), Acid-Etched, Enameled, Gilded (Gilt)
• Color:Multicolor (Blue, Yellow, Amber, Red, Green)
• Material:Glass
• Item Height:7 1/8 inches
• Signed:Yes (Gilt signature \"Daum Nancy\" with Cross of Lorraine on base)

Detailed Item Description# Antique Daum Nancy Jeweled Hydrangeas & Butterfly Cameo Glass VaseAn exceptional, authentic example of French Art Nouveau luxury glassmaking from therenowned Daum Nancy studio, dating to the early 20th century. This highly collectibletapered cylindrical vase showcases a masterful combination of acid-etching,vitreous enameling, wheel-cutting, and hot-applied glass cabochons (\"jewels\"). The body features a beautifully realized scene of pale blue hydrangeas in full bloom alongside a finely detailed butterfly. Two large, striking glass jewels—one rich ruby red and one vibrant emerald green—are seamlessly fused onto the molten glass walls, a signature high-end technique from the Daum workshop.## Condition Report* **Overall Condition:** Excellent antique condition.* **Details:** Displays light, age-appropriate wear and slight losses to the gilt decoration along the rim and base accents. * *Please review all high-resolution photos to inspect the exact condition, texture, and artistry.*## Dimensions & Specifications* **Height:** 7 1/8 inches (approx. 18 cm)* **Top Diameter:** 6 inches* **Base Diameter:** 3 7/8 inches* **Shape:** Tapered cylindrical form with a flared rim and cushion base.* **Signature:** Hand-painted gilded script signature \"Daum Nancy ‡\" (incorporating the Cross of Lorraine) clearly visible on the underside base.## Decorative Techniques Detailed* **Acid-Etched & Wheel-Cut:** The frosted, textured ground and crisp outlines are achieved through meticulous layered cameo glass carving.* **Enameling & Gilding:** The hydrangeas, foliage, and butterfly are hand-painted in delicate multi-colored enamels,outlined with refined aesthetic movement gilt borders.* **Internal Coloring:** Swirling sky blue, amber, and orange mottled powders are layeredwithin the glass walls to create incredible depth and translucency under direct light.This vase is highly rare and exceptionally desirable among Art Nouveau glass collectors.While the Daum Nancy studio produced a vast quantity of cameo glass during its peak era, several specific attributes elevate this particular piece from \"standard\" production to a premium rarity:1. The \"Jeweled\" Cabochon TechniqueThe presence of the two large, hot-applied beveled glass jewels (the ruby and emerald cabochons) is avery scarce and high-end technical featurein Daum glass. This process required fusing separate pieces of molten glass onto the body while the vase was still red-hot. Due to the high risk of the vase cracking from thermal shock during this step, it was reserved for low-volume, luxury pieces.2. Double-Subject Design (Flora & Fauna)The pattern is highly complex. Vases that featureonlyflowers are more common. This piece features acombination of vibrant blue hydrangeas and an insect (the butterfly). Insect-themed Daum pieces consistently command higher premiums and are vastly preferred by collectors over standard floral work.3. A Multi-Technique ProductionCommon Daum pieces often rely on a single decorative method (such as just acid-etching). This vase featuresfour distinct labor-intensive processesperformed on a single piece:

• Layeredcameo acid-etchingfor structure
• Wheel-cuttingto refine the beveling
• Vitreous hand-enamelingfor color depth
• Detailedgilt (gold) paintingalong the base and rim accents

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