Legras & Cie. - Vase - Glass, Gold - Grand Legras Vase
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Monumental Art Nouveau glass vase by François-Théodore Legras, circa 1900–1910, green frosted glass with gilded enamel decoration, 36 cm high, 14 cm diameter, 1.7 kg, signed Legras, Saint-Denis, France, in excellent condition.
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Monumental Vase (36 cm) Art Nouveau - François-Théodore Legras in frosted glass with gold-enameled decoration - Legras Saint-Denis production signed Legras.
Description:
Superb and rare vase from the Saint-Denis glassworks by François-Théodore Legras (1839-1916), a famed master glassmaker of the Art Nouveau era.
This imposing 36 cm high model features an elegant baluster form. It is made of blown glass tinted green, with a frosted background, offering a stunning contrast with the bass reliefs acid-etched and gold-enameled.
The vegetal decoration is rich and finely executed: it consists of large ivy or grape leaves engraved and gilded, with engraved and iridescent fruits (pendants) characteristic of the artist’s prestige series.
• Signature: “Legras” engraved on the shoulder.
• Dimensions:
Height 36 cm
Maximum body diameter: 14 cm
Weight: 1.7 kg
(Large-size model).
• Era: Circa 1900.
Condition:
The piece shows no chips, cracks, or restorations.
The gilding is in good condition.
There is a manufacturing bubble within the body of the vase, almost invisible.
This is a collectible piece that has been kept with the utmost care."}#/}
Monumental Vase (36 cm) Art Nouveau - François-Théodore Legras in frosted glass with gold-enameled decoration - Legras Saint-Denis production signed Legras.
Description:
Superb and rare vase from the Saint-Denis glassworks by François-Théodore Legras (1839-1916), a famed master glassmaker of the Art Nouveau era.
This imposing 36 cm high model features an elegant baluster form. It is made of blown glass tinted green, with a frosted background, offering a stunning contrast with the bass reliefs acid-etched and gold-enameled.
The vegetal decoration is rich and finely executed: it consists of large ivy or grape leaves engraved and gilded, with engraved and iridescent fruits (pendants) characteristic of the artist’s prestige series.
• Signature: “Legras” engraved on the shoulder.
• Dimensions:
Height 36 cm
Maximum body diameter: 14 cm
Weight: 1.7 kg
(Large-size model).
• Era: Circa 1900.
Condition:
The piece shows no chips, cracks, or restorations.
The gilding is in good condition.
There is a manufacturing bubble within the body of the vase, almost invisible.
This is a collectible piece that has been kept with the utmost care."}#/}
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1.7 kg
Specific region of origin
Saint Denis
Title additional information
Grand Legras Vase
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Glass, Gold
Style
Art Nouveau
Manufacturer/brand
Legras & Cie.
Colour
Gold, Green
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
36 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
35 cm
Diameter
14 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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