Attribué à Moser Karlsbad - Bowl - Rare Coupe Trilobée en Cristal Soufflé et Émaillé - Décor aux Nœuds Pourpres et Roses d'Or - Bohême - Crystal - Art Nouveau, c. 1900

Superb and elegant trilobed (tri-lobed) pearly “mouchon” shape in mouth-blown crystal, dating from the Art Nouveau period (circa 1890-1910). This refined piece features an extremely delicate decor, entirely handmade, composed of a purple/burgundy enamel ribbon encircling the cup and tied at the corners, surmounted by delicate laurel crowns and roses highlighted with fine gold. The sinuous, dynamic collar is outlined by a gold trim.

Detailed description:

• Shape: Trilobed / napkin dish. This shape with wavy, organic edges is typical of the aesthetic explorations at the end of the 19th century, seeking to imitate the suppleness of textiles and nature.

• Dimensions: Maximum width: 18 cm | Maximum height: 9 cm

• Weight: 0.520 kg.

• Technique: Mouth-blown crystal, hot relief enameling, fine gold gilding applied by brush.

• Signature: Unsigned (a common feature of prestige productions of this era, often identified by paper labels now disappeared or model numbers).

• Origin and probable manufacture:

The extreme finesse of the crystal and the very specific aesthetic of this decor (burgundy ribbon tied with neoclassical gold embellishments) point to prestigious Bohemian glass origins (Austria-Hungary at the time), with a probable attribution to the prestigious MOSER Glassworks (Karlovy Vary), a world reference for this type of fine gold enamel around 1900, with inspiration from Eastern France - Nancy School / Vosges: In the style of refined creations of Saint-Louis glassworks or François-Théodore Legras workshops.

• Interior style:

This timeless dish will elevate several decoration styles:
• Classic / Haussmannian interior: Ideal on a marble fireplace, a fine wood sideboard or a credenza, where it will add a touch of authenticity and history.
• Cabinet of Curiosities / Maximalist interior: Paired with other art objects and antique glassware.
• Contemporary / Chic Modern interior: Placed on a sleek piece of furniture or a minimalist coffee table, its transparency and gold reflections will create a poetic and luminous contrast of absolute beauty.

• Condition:

- Condition: Superb overall condition.
- Healthy collectible piece: absolutely no chips, no cracks, and no restorations. The crystal is wonderfully clear.
- Note: Very light, normal micro-scratches due to aging of the gilding (especially on the collar rim), testifying to its centennial authenticity and adding to its charm (see detailed photos).

- Shipping:

Carefully packed and highly secured (double new cartons, thick new bubble wrap).
Shipment requires a signature and includes a tracking number.

The price of our shipments includes insurance, packing costs, pickup, signature upon delivery, and is determined based on the package weight, the value of the object, and the destination.

- WITHIN the EU: Shipping via Colissimo-La Poste in the European Union. Other carriers available on request (any additional charges, if any, will be charged to the buyer).

- OUTSIDE the EU: Shipment only by Colissimo/La Poste outside the European Union; however, if you wish to use another carrier outside the EU, this is possible but will require a new calculation and thus an additional cost that can be significant depending on the package characteristics, the object, and the country, which will be the buyer’s responsibility.

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