Vase, c. 1895, Daum Frères, French, Nancy, France, 1878-present, 20 1/16 x 6 in. ( x cm), Acid polished, etched, and polished glass, France, 19th century, Similar to Tiffany in America, the Daum Frères firm in France gained international recognition for its mastery of Art Nouveau designs. Among the wide variety of glass manufactured by the Daum family firm, the best known are their stylized organic forms created through carving encased glass. As seen in this vase, a bitumen-resist was painted on the glass to depict thistle and floral motifs

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