Emile Galle is known over de globe for his glass and to a lesser extent for his furniture. His scientific knowledge and the love for nature can be found back in the pieces he made in wood and glass. His talent was recognised by his father Charles Galle when he was appointed artistic director of the firm in 1867. In the beginning, his first period, he was influenced by different other styles. A mixture of styles : Renaissance, Louis xv, Rococo and others, a historic mixture showing the first small signs with Art Nouveau characteristics. 1885-1895

Once infected with the virus of collecting glass, your life is enriched with a fulfilling pastime. Weekend are dedicated to finding that one missing piece. On holidays potential sources are visited with the hope of encountering that one piece that is missing. Finding that rare piece is an ever lasting adrenalin kick one seldom forgets. A collection is never complete and is always subject to improvement. That is the trill of collecting. In your hunger for pieces that compliment your collection be aware off not purchasing pieces that are not worth the value of the raw material alone. In this article I have outlined some pitfalls for the novice collector that should be noted when buying art nouveau and art deco glassware.