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He applied these decorative motifs to more than just vases, producing a wide range of items including bowls, plaques and even table lamps.
At the 1900 International Exhibition in Paris Gallé had an outstanding exhibition which included a working glass furnace in the centre of the display. The show was highly acclaimed and Gallé won two top prizes. It was to be the final triumph of his career.
Determined to make Art Nouveau style known worldwide he founded the Ecole de Nancy to promote the Art Nouveau style and create a union between art and industry. Gallé remained the President of the School until his death in 1904. After Gallé’s death his widow managed the glassworks, continuing the work of her late husband. All of the glass made after his death were marked with Gallé’s signature, although a star was engraved alongside to indicate the pieces were produced after his death.
Production ceased with the outbreak of World War I and was not started again until after the war when Emile’s son-in-law took over the factory. Production ceased altogether in 1936 and no more authentic Gallé works have been created since.
His creative genius and vast body of work have created a legacy admired around the world. Collectors and academics alike hail Emile Gallé as one of the world’s greatest designers in the field of Art Nouveau and his work continues to enthral audiences over 100 years after his death.
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What makes Gallé glass so valuable? Gallé is viewed as one of the most collectable names in glass. Prices vary and while the most sensational and rare examples can realise six figure sums, a small piece can be acquired for as little as £200 or £300.
Generally his work is rare, despite the fact he employed more than 300 people at one time. The handcrafted nature of the pieces led to low production resulting in pieces that are now hailed as safe investments in today’s market.
Fakes and forgeries! Beware! There are many fakes and forgeries which have made it onto the market in the last 20 or 30 years. Many reproductions marked Gallé have been made in central Europe and China and as a result some pieces have made their way into the antique fairs, auction rooms and online auction marketplace. Some sellers are knowingly trying to pass these off as authentic Gallé wares, others are as confused about them as their potential customers.
The key to identifying Gallé reproductions from the real thing is in the manufacture. Many newly made "Gallé" pieces are moulded glass, also known as pressed glass. This means the glass is not cut or etched or otherwise embellished to form the design. Instead, the shapes that form the design are moulded into the glass.
Another tip-off that a piece may be a cheap imitation is a low starting bid or asking price. While you may run across an authentic piece of Gallé at a bargain price some day and it's wise to know what to look for just in case you do, exceptionally low prices serve as a red flag that the piece in question may not be all it appears to be.
If you are considering investing in a piece of Gallé do your homework before buying. Always buy from a reputable dealer or auction house that will stand behind their pieces. If you do buy through an online auction, be sure you can return the item if it turns out to be a fake.
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