ÉMILE GALLÉ (1846-1904) Lotus and marsh calthas Very important vase slightly truncated conical resting on heel and presenting a circular neck and narrowed on its base. Proof in multi-layer glass with a deep acid-etched aubergine decoration on a frosted background. The title decoration is entirely taken up in cold chasing. Signed GALLÉ with a double line towards the base, marked Déposé and Ges Gesh (for Gesetzl Geshutzt) at the point under the base and bears the old oval label Émile GALLÉ Paris-Nancy also under the base. Height : 40 cm Provenance: Private collection, Paris VII.