{"product_id":"rare-wheel-carved-spider-vase-by-daum-nancy-1905","title":"Rare wheel carved ''Spider vase'' by Daum Nancy 1905","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"443\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct information\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr data-end=\"23\" data-start=\"20\"\u003eMuseum-worthy Daum Nancy antique vase, an extraordinary Art Nouveau glasswork by Daum Nancy, created in the early 20th century. A rare collector’s piece that showcases the highest level of Daum craftsmanship through wheel carving, layered colour powders, and hot-applied glass elements. This is a true Belle Époque masterpiece, executed at the peak of Daum’s technical and artistic innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"867\" data-start=\"445\"\u003eThis exceptional vase is built around a highly detailed and expressive natural composition, dominated by a striking and unusually large spider relief. A rare and bold motif within Daum’s oeuvre. The spider spans across the surface with remarkable presence, accompanied by a finely detailed snail and a fly integrated into the web structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"867\" data-start=\"445\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis evocative choice draws direct inspiration from the poetic line referenced in Noël Daum’s seminal work: \u003cem\u003e\"I like the spider and I like the nettle, because they are unloved and because no-one looks on them with sympathy...\"\u003c\/em\u003e A verse celebrating the beauty of the misunderstood and the often-ignored.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"869\"\u003eSurrounding the central composition are wheel-carved leaves and delicately applied glass berries, layered and fused with exceptional precision. The surface is created through multiple advanced techniques, including carving into the glass, applying powdered pigments, and adding hot glass details while still molten. This combination results in a highly sculptural and richly textured surface with deep visual complexity and atmospheric depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1596\" data-start=\"1313\"\u003eThe design reflects Daum’s poetic approach to nature, where symbolism and craftsmanship merge into a unified artistic vision. Every detail contributes to a sense of movement and storytelling, transforming the vase into more than an object it becomes a narrative sculpture in glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1736\" data-start=\"1598\"\u003eA rare and highly expressive Art Nouveau work, this vase stands as a museum-level example of Daum’s most ambitious glassmaking techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2007\" data-start=\"1738\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr data-end=\"1757\" data-start=\"1754\"\u003eMaker\/designer: Daum Nancy\u003cbr data-end=\"1804\" data-start=\"1801\"\u003eProduction period: circa 1905–1914\u003cbr data-end=\"1841\" data-start=\"1838\"\u003eLiterature \/ proof: The piece is signed Daum Nancy with Cross of Lorraine. Wheel-engraved signature period 1905–1914.\u003cbr\u003eBloch-Dermant 1974, Janine Bloch-Dermant, \u003cem data-end=\"2209\" data-start=\"2173\"\u003eL’art du verre en France 1860–1914\u003c\/em\u003e, Lausanne\/Paris 1974, p.153.\u003cbr\u003eBacri 1992, Clotilde Bacri, \u003cem data-end=\"2275\" data-start=\"2269\"\u003eDaum\u003c\/em\u003e, Milan 1992, p.126 (spider décor).\u003cbr\u003eKunstgewerbemuseum Berlin, \u003cem data-end=\"2368\" data-start=\"2340\"\u003eGlas der Moderne 1880–1930\u003c\/em\u003e, catalogue, Berlin 1994, pp.116–117.\u003cbr\u003eSimilar Daum spider vase sold at Sotheby’s London, 27 September 2007, Lot 411, £38,900 (excluding buyer’s premium).\u003cbr data-end=\"2526\" data-start=\"2523\"\u003eSpider quote: Noël Daum, \u003cem data-end=\"2575\" data-start=\"2551\"\u003eDaum, Mastery of Glass\u003c\/em\u003e, Lausanne 1985, p.56.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2689\" data-start=\"2601\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct dimensions \/ condition\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr data-end=\"2635\" data-start=\"2632\"\u003eHeight: 14.97 in (38 cm)\u003cbr data-end=\"2662\" data-start=\"2659\"\u003eDiameter: 5.12 in (13 cm)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: This vase remains in excellent antique condition with no visible damage. The glass is beautifully preserved, and all carved, applied, and layered decorative elements remain sharp and intact. A rare and important example of highly complex Daum craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"3271\" data-start=\"2961\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr data-end=\"2973\" data-start=\"2970\"\u003eThis item includes free worldwide shipping from Amsterdam by \u003ca class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-end=\"3096\" data-start=\"3034\"\u003eGallery Wery\u003c\/a\u003e. The vase will be securely packed in a custom-made wooden crate and shipped with full tracking and insurance. Delivery takes approximately 7–14 days depending on destination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gallery Wery Antique \u0026 Design ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53662087283021,"sku":null,"price":53895.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6025\/4797\/files\/DaumNancySpider.jpg?v=1775398334","url":"https:\/\/www.gallerywery.com\/products\/rare-wheel-carved-spider-vase-by-daum-nancy-1905","provider":"Gallery Wery Antique \u0026 Design ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}