ÉMILE GALLÉ (1846-1904) Rien sans amour" talking vase in smoked glass decorated with dragons, fleur-de-lys and enamelled foliage, with gold highlights. The phrase "Rien sans amour" (Nothing without love) stands out in black and red on a gold background. Engraved handwritten signature "E. Gallé Nancy" on the reverse of the base. Height 19 cm - Width 11.5 cm A 'Rien sans amour' speaking vase in smoked glass, enamelled and gilded decoration on a gold background. Signed. 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. HISTORICAL : A similar model had been presented during the exhibition "Les verreries parlantes d'Émile Gallé" at the Musée de l'École de Nancy, held from 31 March to 9 July 2017.