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D'Argental cameo glass vase
Tall French cameo glass vase with layered colored glass and acid-etched floral decoration in relief. The form, decoration, color treatment, and visible D'Argental signature are consistent with French Art Nouveau cameo glass production of the early twentieth century.
- Visible layered glass with contrasting colored overlay, characteristic of French cameo glass production.
- Acid-etched floral decoration in relief is consistent with Art Nouveau cameo glass techniques.
- Naturalistic botanical decoration and the tapered vase form are consistent with early twentieth-century French design.
- Visible D'Argental signature supports the maker attribution.
- Identification is based on the visible photograph and cannot confirm all construction details.
- Additional photographs of the base, interior, and signature could further support the attribution and dating.
- Precise production date cannot be established from the photograph alone.
This identification is an informed opinion based on the photographs and information provided and is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a professional authentication, appraisal, or guarantee of age, origin, maker, or authenticity. Conclusions may change when additional photographs, measurements, marks, provenance, or physical examination become available.