Michel Herman (HEM) - Vase - Hyalith - Shagreen & Silver - 32 cm
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Art Deco black hyalith glass vase by Michel Herman (HEM), circa 1930, featuring silver overlay and turquoise enamel imitating shagreen, measuring 32.5 cm high by 17 cm wide and 17 cm deep, weighing 1300 g, made in France on a Bohemian glass blank acid-etched with the 'Tchecoslovaquie' mark, in good vintage condition with wear to the silver overlay.
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Art Deco Black Glass 'Shagreen' Vase by Michel Herman (HEM) – Silver & Turquoise Enamel, c. 1930
Up for auction is a highly decorative, and exceptionally large Art Deco black glass vase. It was designed and decorated by the French master Michel Herman under his famous signature HEM (Verreries d'Art de HEM), dating back to circa 1930.
Standing at an impressive and rare monumental height of 32.5 cm, this exhibition-sized vase is a magnificent showcase of luxury period craftsmanship. It is made of heavy black hyalith/opaline glass and decorated with bold geometric bands of silver overlay and stylized cloud patterns. The vase is filled with a striking turquoise enamel that masterfully imitates the texture of shagreen (ray skin), a highly prized luxury material in high-end Art Deco interiors.
Authenticity & Marks:
The base features the authentic acid-etched country of origin mark ("Tchecoslovaquie"), proving the high-quality Bohemian glass blank was imported to Paris to be hand-decorated in Herman's atelier.
Specifications:
* Designer: Michel Herman (HEM)
* Period: Circa 1930
* Material: Black glass, silver overlay, turquoise enamel
* Origin: France / Czechoslovakia
Condition:
Good vintage condition. The glass is completely intact with no chips, cracks, or restorations. Please note some expected wear and loss to the silver overlay within the geometric cloud patterns due to age and handling, as shown in the photos. The turquoise enamel remains vibrant and beautifully intact.
A wonderful, authentic addition to any serious Art Deco glass collection.
Art Deco Black Glass 'Shagreen' Vase by Michel Herman (HEM) – Silver & Turquoise Enamel, c. 1930
Up for auction is a highly decorative, and exceptionally large Art Deco black glass vase. It was designed and decorated by the French master Michel Herman under his famous signature HEM (Verreries d'Art de HEM), dating back to circa 1930.
Standing at an impressive and rare monumental height of 32.5 cm, this exhibition-sized vase is a magnificent showcase of luxury period craftsmanship. It is made of heavy black hyalith/opaline glass and decorated with bold geometric bands of silver overlay and stylized cloud patterns. The vase is filled with a striking turquoise enamel that masterfully imitates the texture of shagreen (ray skin), a highly prized luxury material in high-end Art Deco interiors.
Authenticity & Marks:
The base features the authentic acid-etched country of origin mark ("Tchecoslovaquie"), proving the high-quality Bohemian glass blank was imported to Paris to be hand-decorated in Herman's atelier.
Specifications:
* Designer: Michel Herman (HEM)
* Period: Circa 1930
* Material: Black glass, silver overlay, turquoise enamel
* Origin: France / Czechoslovakia
Condition:
Good vintage condition. The glass is completely intact with no chips, cracks, or restorations. Please note some expected wear and loss to the silver overlay within the geometric cloud patterns due to age and handling, as shown in the photos. The turquoise enamel remains vibrant and beautifully intact.
A wonderful, authentic addition to any serious Art Deco glass collection.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1300 g
Glass type
Hyalith
Title additional information
Shagreen & Silver - 32 cm
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Designer/artist/maker
Michel Herman (HEM)
Material
Glass
Style
Art Deco
Colour
Black, Blue, Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
32.5 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
17 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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