Daum Nancy, Dragonfly Tray
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Daum doesn't get much better than an applied and wheel-carved dragonfly. The glass was molten applied and then hand-carved by an artisan. The result is a realistic, 3-dimensional dragonfly flying above a pond with flowers and leaves. How cool is that? 5½" x 5½". Engraved signature underneath DAUM NANCY, together with the Cross of Lorraine. Mint condition.
Daum Nancy, Farm Vase
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Daum's Farm scene is one of the rarest and most desirable of all decorations. And this example is special. It was painted by B.S., Daum's best artist, and it shows. The color and details are masterful. It's 14" tall, signed by Daum and artist signed B.S. It's one of the most beautiful Daum vases I've ever owned. Mint condition. FOR THE BEST COLLECTIONS!
Daum Nancy, Floral Martelé Vase
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Martelé backgrounds in glass were meant to simulate hammered metal surfaces. Since glass can't be hammered, the effect had to be created by hand-carving each and every "dent". It makes for a beautiful effect on this lovely 7" Daum floral vase. Signed underneath with a fancy engraved and gilded signature. Mint condition.
Daum Nancy, Marine Pillow Vase
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Daum marine vases vary in quality, depending on the artist who painted them. This example was painted by AR, one of their more talented artists. It's got fabulous color and detail. The shape is called pillow because it's oval, like a pillow.
This shape comes in three sizes, the first a miniature about 1½" tall, the second a medium size, 3¼" tall, and the largest 5" tall. This example is the intermediate 3¼" version. Signed in black enamel underneath Daum Nancy, together with the Cross of Lorraine and the artist's initials "AR". Mint condition.
Daum Nancy, Marine Tumbler
Daum Nancy, Peacock Feather Bowl
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Daum Peacock Feather vases are very sophisticated because of the difficult techniques used to produce them. Most of the work on the bowl is standard acid-etching, but not the centers of the feathers. The light blue and dark blue glass was applied when the glass was molten, then pressed into the bowl on the marver. The process is called padding, which makes for special vases. I only get one or two Peacock Feather items yearly and they sell very quickly. This example measures 3½" tall x 6¾" diameter. Mint condition.
Daum Nancy, Red Scenic Vase
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Daum liked this particular red scene, so they produced it on a variety of shapes and sizes. This example has an elegant shape, in a perfect cabinet size, 8". The color is strong and the detail is superb. Signed in enamel on the side of the vase, DAUM NANCY, together with the Cross of Lorraine. Mint condition.
Daum Nancy, Swan Miniature Vase
Daum Nancy, Sweet Pea Vase
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Sweet peas have lovely flowers, as beautifully depicted on this special-shaped vase on all four sides. The techique is acid-etching, followed by hand-painted enameling. It results in highly-detailed, realistic flowers. The rectangular-shaped mouth is moderately rare and desirable.
The cameo signature DAUM NANCY, is acid-etched in the background, together with the Cross of Lorraine. The vase measures 4" tall x 7" long x 3" wide -- a perfect cabinet size. The condition is mint.
Daum Nancy, Aesop's Fable Box
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I've owned this wonderful box in a miniature version for salt before, but this is the first time I've had it in a larger size, 5½" in diameter. On one side, done en grisaille, is one of Aesop's fables. On the other side and the lid are matching acid-etched and enameled red flowers. The knob at the top plus the rims and the very delicate applied handles are all gilded. This is a rare and very beautiful box. Signed. Mint condition.
Daum Nancy, Aesop's Fable Covered Salt
Daum Nancy, Aesop's Fable Miniature Vase Egg Cup
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Daum occasionally designed vases with stories from Aesop's Fables. This little beauty illustrates one of the stories, possibly The Frogs Demanding A King. The work on the fable side of the miniature egg holder is acid-etched and en grisaille painted. The floral decoration on the other side is acid-etched and enameled. It's a rare, little beauty. 2" tall. Signed. Mint condition.
Daum Nancy, African Violets Vase
Daum Nancy, Alpine Scenic Vase
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Daum Nancy Alpine scenic vases are quite rare, so I don't often get the opportunity to purchase one. This is a special example, with a village nestled in the foothills of beautiful mountains, probably the Swiss Alps. Daum artists painted what was close and familiar and the Alps were not very far from the home of Daum in Nancy, France. What this vase lacks in size (4"), it makes up for in quality and rarity. Enamel signature underneath, "DAUM NANCY", together with the Cross of Lorraine. Mint condition.
Daum Nancy, Alpine Scenic Vase
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Daum produced beautiful scenic vases, but none more beautiful than this example from the French Alps, with snow-covered mountains, a river and a village. The color, the detail, and the overall workmanship are truly exceptional. Top it off with a very desirable shape and you've got a museum-quality Daum vase. 9½" tall. Engraved signature on the underside. Mint condition. For the best collections.
Daum Nancy, Alpine Scenic Vase
Daum Nancy, Applied & Wheel-Carved Orange Fruit Vase
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Daum Nancy vases with applied and wheel-carved decoration are very sophisticated. The fruit were applied with molten glass and then hand-carved by a craftsman after the vase was cold. It's a technique used only on the best vases, as it was time-intensive and could only be done by highly skilled craftsmen. The fruit are slightly raised and very detailed, making them realistic. It's a honey of a vase. Nice big size at 13" tall. Signed in cameo on the side. Mint condition.
Daum Nancy, Applied Acorn Vase
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I was thrilled to acquire this special Daum Nancy vase with applied and wheel-carved acorns, insects and cabochon. It's a very sophisticated vase with multiple techniques, all labor-intensive. First the vase was formed by the gaffer, followed by layering with colored powders (for the leaves and background). This was followed by the application of colored foil to the surface, which was covered with clear molten glass. (Remember this was all done while the glass was hot.) On cooling, the cold vase was given to the carver, who hand-engraved the detail in the two acorns, one red insect, one green insect, and one gold cabochon. He also carved a martelé design into the background, to look like hammered copper. Finally he hand-engraved the signature along the foot rim. It's a gorgeous, important vase, for the best collections. Nice size at 7½" tall. Mint condition.
Daum Nancy, Applied Berry Vase
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When a flower has been padded and wheel-carved, it means that it was applied when the glass was molten. On cooling, the details were hand-carved by a master craftsman. This superb example shows the color and detail that can be achieved by these very difficult and sophisticated techniques.
This example has beautiful blue berries and green leaves, all with the detail that is only possible with wheel-carving. Additionally, there are two handles that were applied when the glass was molten. They only add to the beauty and sophistication of this important, museum-quality vase.
Signed with an impressive wheel-carved signature on the side of the vase, DAUM NANCY, together with the Cross of Lorraine. At 12" tall, it's the perfect cabinet size. For the best collections.
Daum Nancy, Applied Berry Vase
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Vases with applications are rare with sophisticated workmanship. The berries were applied when the glass was molten and the details in the leaves and stems were hand-painted and fired. The colors are strong and the shape is quite nice, slightly squared off, resulting in an octagonal mouth. It's rare and a beauty. Nice size at 5½" tall x 6¼" diameter. Signed DAUM NANCY, together with the Cross of Lorraine. Mint condition.
Daum Nancy, Applied Berry Vase
Daum Nancy, Applied Daisy Vase
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Change your tune on this one! (That's what they used to say at auctions when a great item came to the block.) This killer Daum vase has pink and white daisy flowers with applied cabochon centers, each with gold foil underneath (two on the front and two on the back). The workmanship is amazing, with heavy, deep yellow, mottling in the background and a fuchsia and white ground below the flowers. Interesting shaped vase with a football-shaped mouth. It doesn't get much better than this. Great size at 12". Signed. Mint condition except for the tiniest nick on the inside of the rim. For the best collections!
Daum Nancy, Applied Fruit Vase
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For those of you who don't know, padding and wheel-carving are difficult techniques requiring the most skilled of craftsmen. The orange glass for the fruit was applied when the glass was molten. On cooling, the shapes of the leaves and signature were first acid-etched. Then all of the detail of the leaves and fruit were hand-carved by a master craftsman. This superb example shows the color and detail that can be achieved by these very sophisticated techniques.
The shape is one of the best you can ask for in Daum Nancy, with pulled tips and notches in the rim. At 9" tall, it's the perfect cabinet size.
The signature DAUM NANCY, together with the Cross of Lorraine, is acid-etched on the side of the vase, toward the bottom. The condition is mint, like the day it left the factory. The vase is museum-quality, for the best collections.
Daum Nancy, Applied Insect & Cabochon Vase
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Daum Nancy vases with applied insects or cabochons are special as it required considerable workmanship. First colored foil was applied to the molten glass, which was then covered with molten clear glass. When the vase was cold, a craftsman wheel-carved the details into the insect and the cabochon. The result is a green bug with eyes and legs and a faceted red cabochon. Makes for a great little, 4¾", vase. Signed. Mint condition.
Daum Nancy, Art Deco Daum-Majorelle Vase
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During the 1920s, Daum produced Art Deco design vases. In collaboration with Majorelle (who produced the wrought-iron cages), Daum blew the glass. The result is a wonderful, colorful vase with metal-foil inclusions in the glass. Substantial at 9½" tall and bulbous. Signed by both Daum and Majorelle. Mint condition.
Daum Nancy, Art Deco Floral Vase
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I don't often purchase Daum Art Deco vases, but I made an exception for this special beauty. The four orange flowers were hot-applied (padded), as well as the green stems, which are raised above the surface. When the vase was cold, a craftsman wheel-carved the intricate details into the flowers. They are offset against a beautifully textured and frosted background. 5" tall x 5" diameter. Impressive wheel-carved signature under the applied foot. Mint condition.
Daum Nancy, Art Deco Vase
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Daum styles changed dramatically by the time the 1920s rolled around. The Art Deco movement was in full swing. This model is illustrative of the Deco style. The body of the vase has controlled bubble work, while the handles, berries and vines are applied. It's a killer vase, 4¼" tall x 6¼" across. Signed. Mint condition.
Daum Nancy, Autumn Leaf Vase
Daum Nancy, Bee Box
Daum Nancy, Bee Rose Bowl
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Any insect adds tremendous interest and value to a Daum Nancy vase. This beautiful mini rose bowl has a swarm of bees. The decoration is quite rare and very desirable. And the rose bowl shape is delightful. The details were all enamel-painted by hand and the decorative bands around the top rim and foot rim were hand-painted with gold. Additionally there are many interesting thumb indentations to add to the elegance of the shape.
A partially effaced gilded signature can be found on the underside. 3" tall x 4" diameter. Mint conditon.
Daum Nancy, Bee Vase
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Bees are among the best and rarest decorations on Daum Nancy vases. The kicker is that I've never seen one with applied teardrops. It's an exceptionally rare and fine example. 11¾" tall. Signed Daum Nancy in gold on the underside, together with the Cross of Lorraine. Mint condition. For the finest collections.
Daum Nancy, Bee Vase
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Certain Daum subject matter is both rare and desirable. Bees are one of them. This important vase is completely covered with bees and flowers, as well as beautiful gilded decoration on the foot and top rim. It's a honey of a vase (Oh, I like a good pun). Nice size at 9" tall. Gilded signature underneath. Mint condition. For the best collections.
Daum Nancy, Beetle Box
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I recently acquired this special Daum Nancy box with applied and wheel-carved insects and cabochons. It's a very sophisticated box with multiple, labor-intensive, techniques utilized in its manufacture.
First the box cover and lid were formed by the gaffer, followed by layering with colored powders (for the leaves and background) in a technique called vitrification, making the lid, especially, look like the floor of the forest. This was followed by the application of colored metal foil to the surface beneath each insect and cabochon. Each piece of foil was then covered with a dollop of clear molten glass.
After cooling, the box was given to the carver, who hand-engraved the detail into the three insects and two cabochons. They appear to be colored because of the refraction of light coming from the colored foil underneath. They are actually clear glass. Finally he hand-engraved the signature on the underside.
It's a gorgeous, important box, for the best collections. Nice size at 4½" square. Excellent condition.
Daum Nancy, Bellflower Vase
Daum Nancy, Berries And Thorns Vase
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There's so much going on in this wonderful Daum vase, I don't know where to begin, so here goes. First it's beautiful to look at, with the gorgeous color and detail of the berries and thorns. The extra layer of lavender glass below the purple adds opacity and contrast. The wheel-carved martelé texture toward the bottom is an extra flourish that nicely adds to the attractiveness of the vase. The vase is moderately large, 12" tall x 9" diameter and has a presence. Signed "DAUM NANCY FRANCE" together with the Cross of Lorraine. Mint condition.
Daum Nancy, Berry Tumbler
Daum Nancy, Berry Tumbler
Daum Nancy, Berry Vase
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I've had this decoration many times before on Daum Nancy vase. The berries look like rose hips, but there are no thorns on the branches, so I don't think so. Regardless, the color and artistry are very high quality. The shape is lovely, pinching in at the bottom to form a base that looks like an applied foot. 6" tall. Signed in black enamel on the side of the vase. Mint condition.
Daum Nancy, Birch Scenic Solifleur
Daum Nancy, Birch Scenic Vase
Daum Nancy, Birch Tree Miniature Broken Egg
Daum Nancy, Birch Tree Scenic Vase
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Daum was able to achieve a high level of detail when they combined the techniques of acid-etching and hand-painted enameling. This birch tree scenic vase shows off the technique spectacularly. The colors and details are superb. It's an important large vase at 16¼". Signed. Mint condition.
Daum Nancy, Birch Tree Scenic Vase
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I sold this vase to a client a few years ago and was very happy to recently get it back. It's a top-notch scenic with incredible detail and color. The irregular rim is a big plus on a very nice size vase, at 8½". The artist was so proud of his work that he initialed it on the foot rim, "AR". Signed. Mint condition.
Daum Nancy, Birch Tree Scenic Vase
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Daum made great scenic vases, in all seasons of the year. This spring or summer scene of birch trees is delightful, very pleasing in pastel tones. The shape is great, too -- cylindrical, with a football-shaped mouth and irregular rim (a big plus). Nice size at 9¼". Signed. Mint condition.
Daum Nancy, Birch Tree Scenic Vase
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I'm quite pleased to be able to offer two rare scenic vases with the same scenes on different shapes. It's a rare and very desirable birch tree (or aspen tree) scene, beautifully painted and detailed. This example is 8" tall and exquisite. Signed in enamel on the foot. Mint condition.
Daum Nancy, Birch Tree Vase
Daum Nancy, Black-Eyed-Susan Vase
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All of the flowers in this gorgeous vase have been wheel-carved by hand. Wheel-carving gives a level of detail that is impossible with just acid-etching. Additionally, the background has been martelé carved, also by hand. The quality is superb, as well as its being quite beautiful. Nice big size at 17¼". Signed. Mint condition.
Daum Nancy, Blackbird Bowl
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If you collect Daum Nancy glass, you know how rare and desirable Blackbird decoration is. This example comes on a very rare shape with a scalloped rim. The detail, color and workmanship are superior. It measures 6" diameter, so it's substantial. Black, hand-painted, enamel signature underneath, Daum Nancy, together with the Cross of Lorraine.
For the best collections.