Legras and Gallé Signed, Set of Large Acid Etched Enameled Glass Vases, 1920

This exquisite Art Nouveau set of 3 soliflore vases by LeGras and Galle are statement pieces in the room. Signed “Legrass” and “E Gallé”

An acid etched ‘cut back’ technique has been used to give depth. The pattern has been cut, polished and enameled with the Legras signature below in a matching style. The pattern series is named ‘rubis’ In purple/fuchsia on a soft soft pink/salmon and opal background, decorated with elegant natural motifs.  

In its style, the set is French Art Nouveau.

Dimensions:
1. Vase Legrass 19,3″ (49 cm) 2.  Vase Gallé : 11,6″ (29,5 cm) 3.  Vase Gallé: 15,4″ (39 cm)

Legras

Legras was founded in 1864 by Auguste Legras at St. Denis, France. It is best known for cameo glass and enamel-decorated glass with Art Nouveau designs. Legras merged with Pantin in 1920 and became the Verreries et Cristalleries de St. Denis et de Pantin Reunies. Until 1931, the company produced original  Art Deco designs. For more information, explore our identification guides for cameo glass , its makers, and  art glass makers.

Émile Gallé

Émile Gallé was a French glass maker and furniture designer based in his hometown. His favorite motif, which he used a lot in his work, was the plant. There were also many insect motifs.  Gallé was probably the greatest glass maker of all time and one of the founding father’s of the Art Nouveau movement.