Emile Galle, Nancy. Important Marqueterie vase 'La Giroflee des Murailles' with a quote by Victor Hugo, c1900. H. 19.6 cm. Cased glass, milk white, clear, amber and purple. Textured Marqueterie de verre, purple, green and amber. Aegean Wallflower branch (Erysimum cheiri), engraved, ground martele cut. Quote from 'Les Contemplations XXV' by Victor Hugo: 'Je suis la fleur des murailles dont avril est le seul bien' (engraved). Sign.: Galle. Starting Price : 80000