Val Saint Lambert - Drinking service (6) - Eurydice - Crystal
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Six Eurydice crystal glasses from Val Saint Lambert.
The Eurydice model is one of the most iconic glasses of the Val Saint Lambert crystal works. The size is exceptional.
The creation of the Eurydice service by the Val-Saint-Lambert crystal works in 1904 coincides with precise cultural events that brought this myth back to the forefront of the Belgian stage. That year, symbolist painter Fernand Khnopff completed his monumental fresco titled Orpheus and Eurydice for the grand staircase of the Town Hall of Saint-Gilles in Brussels. This major work of national Symbolism influenced the decorative arts and the industrial design of the era.
Lyric-wise, 1904 saw a resurgence of Christoph Willibald Gluck’s works in the great European halls. In Paris and Brussels, performances of Orpheus and Eurydice kept the theme in the public eye. In the literary field, Victor Segalen wrote in 1904 his libretto Orpheus-King, marking the interest of Francophone intellectual circles in this ancient figure.
The Eurydice service officially appears on page 134 of the manufacturer’s catalog for the year 1904-1905. The crystal works then adopt a classical nomenclature for its luxury models, relying on the international recognition of Greek mythology. This choice fits a commercial strategy aimed at an educated clientele, sensitive to Belle Époque aesthetics and to Fernand Khnopff’s recent artistic productions.
Carefully packaged.
Six Eurydice crystal glasses from Val Saint Lambert.
The Eurydice model is one of the most iconic glasses of the Val Saint Lambert crystal works. The size is exceptional.
The creation of the Eurydice service by the Val-Saint-Lambert crystal works in 1904 coincides with precise cultural events that brought this myth back to the forefront of the Belgian stage. That year, symbolist painter Fernand Khnopff completed his monumental fresco titled Orpheus and Eurydice for the grand staircase of the Town Hall of Saint-Gilles in Brussels. This major work of national Symbolism influenced the decorative arts and the industrial design of the era.
Lyric-wise, 1904 saw a resurgence of Christoph Willibald Gluck’s works in the great European halls. In Paris and Brussels, performances of Orpheus and Eurydice kept the theme in the public eye. In the literary field, Victor Segalen wrote in 1904 his libretto Orpheus-King, marking the interest of Francophone intellectual circles in this ancient figure.
The Eurydice service officially appears on page 134 of the manufacturer’s catalog for the year 1904-1905. The crystal works then adopt a classical nomenclature for its luxury models, relying on the international recognition of Greek mythology. This choice fits a commercial strategy aimed at an educated clientele, sensitive to Belle Époque aesthetics and to Fernand Khnopff’s recent artistic productions.
Carefully packaged.
Details
Era
1900-2000
No. of items
6
Material
Crystal
Manufacturer/brand
Val Saint Lambert
Country of Origin
Belgium
Model
Eurydice
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
130 mm
Width
65 mm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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