The Facts
Millon's L'Europe de l'Art Nouveau sale in Paris on November 20, 2026, is led by Émile Gallé's 'Le Calumet de Paix' vase (€40,000-60,000). The 82-cm piece, signed and dated 1900, features Baudelaire's verses and tobacco flower decoration, and was shown at the 1900 Exposition Universelle. Other highlights: a Gallé lamp (€10,000-15,000), a Burgun Schverer vase (€6,000-8,000), Désiré Christian glass (€2,000-2,500), and Mucha lithographs (€8,000-12,000). The sale includes the collection of Monsieur F. and continues Millon's 35-year Art Nouveau program.
The Signal
The sale underscores Millon's specialization in Art Nouveau, where historical significance and technical mastery drive value. The Gallé vase, with its literary and exhibition provenance, exemplifies the movement's integration of art and nature. The estimates reflect stable demand for French glass, while the range of media offers entry points for collectors. Millon's long-running series cements its position in this niche.
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- Artists: Émile Gallé, Alphonse Mucha, Désiré Christian
- People: Claude-Annie Marzet, Antonio Casciello, Monsieur F.
- Auction Houses: Millon
- Locations: Paris
- Prices: €40,000-60,000, €10,000-15,000, €6,000-8,000, €2,000-2,500, €8,000-12,000
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