Important Galle vase, marqueterie de verres ou cristaux example imitating hard stone, rare slender tapering shape with a large flaring foot featuring four applied and faceted cabochons, smoky to purple glass with beautifully detailed wildflowers, signed on side and foot, 5.5"w x 13.5"h, a rather uncommon and beautifully executed vase that remains in excellent condition. Reference: Other good examples with similar applied cabochons are pictured in Glass by Galle, by Duncan and de Bartha, p. 84 and 114 Vases with a similar marquetry techniques are pictured in Musee de l'Ecole de Nancy, by Reunion des Musees Nationaux, p. 63 and 69 Condition report : no problems; a bit dirty; early incised signature to side and foot; overall excellent condition