Vase - Glass - "Opaline de Foire"
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Description from the seller
A ruby red "Opaline de Foire" vase
France - around 1900
"Opaline de Foire" is a sophisticated double-layer or overlay technique:
The interior layer is made of white opaline glass (also called milk glass). This acts as a reflective backing.
A thin layer of ruby red crystal, colored with 24k gold chloride to achieve that specific "cranberry" hue, is blown over the white core. This combination creates a glowing effect.
The heavy gold scrollwork around the neck is raised gold enamel or gilded rocaille. These scrolling leaf motifs (acanthus leaves) are typical of the Louis XV / Neo-Rococo style, which was very popular in France between 1850 and 1900.
Artisans applied the gold in a thick paste that was then fired in a kiln. This fired-on gold is extremely durable and has a distinct physical texture you can feel with your fingertips.
The small gold accents scattered across the body are finishing touch, designed to catch the light from every angle.
Height = 18 cm
Diameter = 8 cm
Weight = 350 g
In good condition. Normal traces of age and use. Some gold dots have partially worn off. One minuscule chip / frit along the rim (see last photo).
For a good impression, please watch all photos carefully.
Insured shipping.
Can also be collected in Ghent, Belgium.
A ruby red "Opaline de Foire" vase
France - around 1900
"Opaline de Foire" is a sophisticated double-layer or overlay technique:
The interior layer is made of white opaline glass (also called milk glass). This acts as a reflective backing.
A thin layer of ruby red crystal, colored with 24k gold chloride to achieve that specific "cranberry" hue, is blown over the white core. This combination creates a glowing effect.
The heavy gold scrollwork around the neck is raised gold enamel or gilded rocaille. These scrolling leaf motifs (acanthus leaves) are typical of the Louis XV / Neo-Rococo style, which was very popular in France between 1850 and 1900.
Artisans applied the gold in a thick paste that was then fired in a kiln. This fired-on gold is extremely durable and has a distinct physical texture you can feel with your fingertips.
The small gold accents scattered across the body are finishing touch, designed to catch the light from every angle.
Height = 18 cm
Diameter = 8 cm
Weight = 350 g
In good condition. Normal traces of age and use. Some gold dots have partially worn off. One minuscule chip / frit along the rim (see last photo).
For a good impression, please watch all photos carefully.
Insured shipping.
Can also be collected in Ghent, Belgium.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
350 g
Title additional information
"Opaline de Foire"
Country of origin
France
Material
Glass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
18 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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