Émile Gallé
French, 1846 - 1904
Émile Gallé was a French artist and designer who was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for his work in the Art Nouveau style, which emphasized organic forms and natural motifs.
Gallé was born in Nancy, France in 1846, and he was trained as a glassmaker. He took over his father's glassmaking business in 1877 and began to experiment with new techniques and designs. He was particularly interested in creating glassware that incorporated natural forms, such as flowers and leaves, and he developed a distinctive style that emphasized delicacy and elegance.
In addition to his work in glass, Gallé was also known for his furniture designs, which often featured intricate inlaid woodwork and naturalistic motifs. He was a proponent of the Art Nouveau style, which was characterized by its use of flowing lines, asymmetry, and organic forms.
Gallé was also interested in social and political issues, and he was involved in a number of progressive causes during his lifetime. He was particularly interested in the rights of workers and the promotion of peace, and his work often incorporated themes related to these issues.
Today, Gallé is remembered as an important figure in the history of Art Nouveau and as one of the most innovative and influential glassmakers of his time. His work continues to be admired for its beauty, craftsmanship, and innovative use of natural motifs.
Gallé was born in Nancy, France in 1846, and he was trained as a glassmaker. He took over his father's glassmaking business in 1877 and began to experiment with new techniques and designs. He was particularly interested in creating glassware that incorporated natural forms, such as flowers and leaves, and he developed a distinctive style that emphasized delicacy and elegance.
In addition to his work in glass, Gallé was also known for his furniture designs, which often featured intricate inlaid woodwork and naturalistic motifs. He was a proponent of the Art Nouveau style, which was characterized by its use of flowing lines, asymmetry, and organic forms.
Gallé was also interested in social and political issues, and he was involved in a number of progressive causes during his lifetime. He was particularly interested in the rights of workers and the promotion of peace, and his work often incorporated themes related to these issues.
Today, Gallé is remembered as an important figure in the history of Art Nouveau and as one of the most innovative and influential glassmakers of his time. His work continues to be admired for its beauty, craftsmanship, and innovative use of natural motifs.
Émile Gallé
Monumental Emile Galle Four-Color Botanicals Vase, circa 1905
H 16 in W 9 in D 6 in
$ 3,800
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Émile Gallé
Vase with poppies and foliage by E.Gallé, Ed. Gallé, Nancy, France circa 1950
H 11.02 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
Émile Gallé
French Art Nouveau Walnut and Floral Inlaid Serving Table
H 27 in W 32 in D 22 in
$ 21,000
Émile Gallé
French glass vase with cameo relief design by Émile Gallé
H 13.78 in DIA 9.84 in
$ 60,000
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Émile Gallé
Emile Galle French Cameo Art Glass Bowl Hydrangea Flowers. C A. 1900’s
H 4 in W 3 in D 10 in
$ 3,150
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