Paul NICOLAS (1875-1952), Nancy. Spindle-shaped vase with small neck in multi-layered glass with acid-etched decoration of finely engraved stylized chrysanthemums (one leaf slightly missing). Signed. Height Height : 35 cm Note: A botanical enthusiast and outstanding draftsman, Paul Nicolas took advantage of the newspaper advertisement for Emile Gallé's recruitment of glass designers and painters to present his drawings. He was immediately hired and trained by Emile Gallé, and soon became, with his brother, the leader of the Art Nouveau movement. After the war, he left the factory in 1919 to form an Association des "Graveurs réunis" with three other master glassmakers from the Gallé company. From 1923, he went into business for himself.