Baluster vase (2) - A Canne - Blown glass and frosted

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Two hand-blown, frosted glass pieces in old rose/violet tint with hand-painted polychrome enamel relief geometric decoration, attributed to François-Théodore Legras, dating from circa 1910–1920 in France; approximately 32 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 30.5 cm deep, in excellent condition.

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Materials : Mouth-blown glass, colored throughout (old rose/violet) and acid-etched (frosted/satin finish). Geometric decoration hand-painted in polychrome enamel with relief (gold motifs, burnt umber/Siena earth, white and blue).

Condition : Excellent overall condition. The glass is sound, not whitened on the inside. The glazing and original decorations are very well preserved and very fresh. No cracks, no chips, no restorations.

Manufacturer : Attributed to François-Théodore Legras (Verreries de Saint-Denis). Pieces from the Art Nouveau / Art Deco transitional period (circa 1910-1920). Unmarked.

Dimensions (cm): Height: 32 cm
Weight: 563 g and 556 g (the slight difference in weight attests to artisanal mouth-blown manufacture).

Materials : Mouth-blown glass, colored throughout (old rose/violet) and acid-etched (frosted/satin finish). Geometric decoration hand-painted in polychrome enamel with relief (gold motifs, burnt umber/Siena earth, white and blue).

Condition : Excellent overall condition. The glass is sound, not whitened on the inside. The glazing and original decorations are very well preserved and very fresh. No cracks, no chips, no restorations.

Manufacturer : Attributed to François-Théodore Legras (Verreries de Saint-Denis). Pieces from the Art Nouveau / Art Deco transitional period (circa 1910-1920). Unmarked.

Dimensions (cm): Height: 32 cm
Weight: 563 g and 556 g (the slight difference in weight attests to artisanal mouth-blown manufacture).

Details

Era
1900-2000
Glass type
Blown glass and frosted
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
France
Model
A Canne
Material
Glass
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
32 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
30.5 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
BelgiumVerified
22
Objects sold
100%
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