Vase - Glass - Tango Vase, Bohemia
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Art Deco Tango glass vase from Bohemia, dating to the 1920s/30s, made of red opal glass with a black stand and mouth, featuring a detailed silver overlay of a parrot, height 26 cm with a top diameter of 8.4 cm and a depth of 10 cm, in very good used condition with minor wear and the original Made in Czechoslovakia export stamp.
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Art Deco Tango-Glass Vase – Bohemia ca. 1920/30 – Silver Overlay Parrot – Red
- Object: Antique Art-Deco vase made of the so-called “Tango glass”
- Origin: Czechoslovakia (Bohemia), ca. 1920s / 1930s
- Material: Hand-blown, vivid red opal glass with black base and mouth rim
Details of the Decor
The absolute highlight of this vase is the artistic silver-overlay decor (or high-quality silver enamel painting).
It shows a meticulously worked parrot perched on a rod inside a graphic, triangular frame.
The motif is typical of the Art Deco language of form and captivates with the combination of the strong red of the glass and the noble, dark patina of the silver
Special Features
- Marking: On the underside with the original black export stamp “Made in Czechoslovakia”
- Craftsmanship: Polished break at the bottom – a sign of high-quality handwork
- Style: Classic design in the style of Michael Powolny (Loetz) / Kralik
Condit ions, States, Dimensions
H approx 26 cm, top diameter approx 8.4 cm
The vase is in very good used condition
The glass is clear and bright, without cracks
Age-related signs of use and an authentic patina on the silver decor are present
Art Deco Tango-Glass Vase – Bohemia ca. 1920/30 – Silver Overlay Parrot – Red
- Object: Antique Art-Deco vase made of the so-called “Tango glass”
- Origin: Czechoslovakia (Bohemia), ca. 1920s / 1930s
- Material: Hand-blown, vivid red opal glass with black base and mouth rim
Details of the Decor
The absolute highlight of this vase is the artistic silver-overlay decor (or high-quality silver enamel painting).
It shows a meticulously worked parrot perched on a rod inside a graphic, triangular frame.
The motif is typical of the Art Deco language of form and captivates with the combination of the strong red of the glass and the noble, dark patina of the silver
Special Features
- Marking: On the underside with the original black export stamp “Made in Czechoslovakia”
- Craftsmanship: Polished break at the bottom – a sign of high-quality handwork
- Style: Classic design in the style of Michael Powolny (Loetz) / Kralik
Condit ions, States, Dimensions
H approx 26 cm, top diameter approx 8.4 cm
The vase is in very good used condition
The glass is clear and bright, without cracks
Age-related signs of use and an authentic patina on the silver decor are present
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Böhmen
Title additional information
Tango Vase, Bohemia
Country of origin
Czechia
Material
Glass
Style
Art Deco
Colour
Red
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
26 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Diameter
8.4 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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