Spelende Cherubijnen / Putti's - Baluster vase (2) - Opaline glass - Louis XVI / Empire style

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Florentin Brunz Gaborieau
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Holds a master’s in Art History, specialising in Second French Empire and Dutch Golden Age.

Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Two hand-blown cream‑coloured opaline glass vases dating from 1890–1910 in Belle Époque Neoclassical Louis XVI / Empire style, fully hand-painted with a romantic scene of playing putti in a pastoral landscape, finished with gold ornaments and floral details, with visible pontil marks on the base and a red foot, each measuring about 21 cm high, 20 cm wide and 10 cm deep, in good used condition with minor signs of aging.

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A stunning and rare pair of antique, mouth-blown vases made of creamy opaline glass.
The vases date from the period 1890–1910 (Belle Époque) and are in beautiful authentic condition.

Neoclassical (Louis XVI / Empire style).
Fully hand-painted with a romantic scene of playing putti (angels / cherubs) in a pastoral landscape, finely finished with gilt ornaments and floral details.
Authentic craftsmanship, clearly recognizable by the rough pontil marks (pontil break) on the underside of the vases.
The foot is elegantly finished with a contrasting red base.

Height: 21 cm.
A beautiful, harmonious set for the lover of antique glassware.

A stunning and rare pair of antique, mouth-blown vases made of creamy opaline glass.
The vases date from the period 1890–1910 (Belle Époque) and are in beautiful authentic condition.

Neoclassical (Louis XVI / Empire style).
Fully hand-painted with a romantic scene of playing putti (angels / cherubs) in a pastoral landscape, finely finished with gilt ornaments and floral details.
Authentic craftsmanship, clearly recognizable by the rough pontil marks (pontil break) on the underside of the vases.
The foot is elegantly finished with a contrasting red base.

Height: 21 cm.
A beautiful, harmonious set for the lover of antique glassware.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Empire Style
Glass type
Opaline glass
Title additional information
Louis XVI / Empire style
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
France
Material
Glass
Style
Antique
Manufacturer/brand
Spelende Cherubijnen / Putti's
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
21 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
10 cm
Diameter
9 cm
Estimated period
1890-1910
Sold by
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
95.65%
Private

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