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Victorian by Design -
Victorian Lights - Vineyard Galle Lamp
Poems in Glass. Emile Galle (1846-1904) The beloved artist was the son of a
glassmaker in Nancy, France. After serving in the French-Prussian War, he
applied his love of botany to his father's business, creating a signature glass
that consisted of three layers of cameo glass in floral motifs. Eventually he
created his own business and was recognized at numerous international
exhibitions for his work and was directing new designs from his deathbed. Though
his widow and son-in-law continued the glass making for several decades using
his methods, they honored him by using a star after his signature to indicate
pieces created after his death. Gall had an instrumental influence upon the Art
Nouveau movement. This beautiful replica is modeled off of his exquisite work.
24in tall. Shade diameter is 9in.
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