Large Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Landscape Bowl – Early 20th Century
Maker: Daum Nancy, France
Medium: Acid-Etched and Wheel-Carved Cameo Glass
Design: Landscape with Trees
Color Palette: Warm orange ground with shaded brown and green detailing
Dimensions: 8 1/4" high x 10" diameter
Signature: Engraved Daum Nancy with the Cross of Lorraine
Date: Circa early 20th century
Condition: good
A striking and finely crafted Daum Nancy landscape cameo glass bowl, featuring a richly layered forested landscape in tones of deep green and brown against a glowing orange ground. Created using the sophisticated acid-etching and wheel-carving techniques that defined the Art Nouveau period, the bowl is signed Daum Nancy with the Cross of Lorraine, an authenticating symbol of the famed French glassworks.
This substantial and beautifully balanced form is a superb example of Daum’s early 20th-century production, where technical mastery meets poetic naturalism. A timeless decorative and collectible piece for lovers of Art Nouveau and fine French glass.
About Daum Nancy, France
Founded in 1878 in Nancy, France, Daum rose to prominence during the Art Nouveau movement, becoming one of the world’s most respected glassmakers. Under the leadership of Antonin and Auguste Daum, the studio developed innovative techniques in acid-etched cameo glass, producing vases, lamps, and decorative objects inspired by nature—often featuring trees, flowers, and atmospheric landscapes.
Their work was exhibited at major international fairs and embraced by collectors for its combination of artistic vision and technical brilliance. Daum pieces from the early 20th century, particularly those signed with the Cross of Lorraine, are highly sought after and recognized as masterpieces of decorative glass.
