Daum Nancy vase, pink acid-etched (frosted) glass with green floral decoration and gold enamel, signed Daum Nancy with Cross of Lorraine (c. 1900–1920)

Daum Nancy vase, pink acid-etched (frosted) glass with green floral decoration and gold enamel, signed Daum Nancy with Cross of Lorraine (c. 1900–1920).
Refined Art Nouveau vase by Daum (Nancy), executed on a pink acid-etched ground and hand-decorated with delicate green floral motifs and gold-enamel highlights. The piece bears the gold signature and the Cross of Lorraine, attributes consistent with production at the Nancy workshop in the early 20th century. Its compact silhouette and high-quality surface treatment make it an ideal example for collectors and interior-design projects seeking authentic period pieces.

Technical summary — key data

• Maker / Attribution: Daum, Nancy — signed in gold with Cross of Lorraine.

• Date: c. 1900–1920.

• Technique / Decoration: Acid-etched (frosted) glass with painted green floral decoration and gold enamel details.

• Materials: Frosted (acid-etched) glass with enamel and gilding.

• Dimensions:

  • Height: 4.52 in (11.5 cm)

  • Width: 2.16 in (5.5 cm)

  • Depth: 2.16 in (5.5 cm)

• Condition: Excellent conservation, no chips.

Provenance and notes for specialists
Daum (Nancy) was a leading practitioner of Art Nouveau glassmaking in France; works signed in gold and marked with the Cross of Lorraine are associated with the studio’s authenticated production. The palette, acid-etch technique and signature of this example align with Daum’s decorative vocabulary for the period indicated. Recommended for cabinet collections, exhibitions and high-end interior design projects.