Legras & Cie. - Vase - Glass - Delft series
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A very rare opaline glass vase by French Art Nouveau pioneer François-Théodore Legras (1836-1916) inspired by Delft’s ceramics.
Circa 1890s-1910s.
The cylindrical hand-painted milky-white opaline body depicts a typical Dutch windmill overlooking small houses and sailboats on a river, done in a style inspired by the famous Delftware, using an exclusively blue monochrome. The masterful use of the single blue colour is proven with application of different shades of blue to create depth and light effects.
According to authority book MICHEL M.-F. & J.-F, VITRAT, “François-Théodore Legras” [Collectif Legras, 2012], the Delft series was a limited high end series made in very small quantity. Almost identical models are featured in the same book and Legras’ catalogue. The name of the vase’s shape is St Denis. An identical model is featured in the original Legras catalogue. See picture.
NO crack! NO chip! Overall very good condition. See pictures.
Height: 27.5cm; Diametre: 8.19cm
Hard to find item! This is Legras’ homage to Delft’s beautiful ceramics, a very uncommon theme
A very rare opaline glass vase by French Art Nouveau pioneer François-Théodore Legras (1836-1916) inspired by Delft’s ceramics.
Circa 1890s-1910s.
The cylindrical hand-painted milky-white opaline body depicts a typical Dutch windmill overlooking small houses and sailboats on a river, done in a style inspired by the famous Delftware, using an exclusively blue monochrome. The masterful use of the single blue colour is proven with application of different shades of blue to create depth and light effects.
According to authority book MICHEL M.-F. & J.-F, VITRAT, “François-Théodore Legras” [Collectif Legras, 2012], the Delft series was a limited high end series made in very small quantity. Almost identical models are featured in the same book and Legras’ catalogue. The name of the vase’s shape is St Denis. An identical model is featured in the original Legras catalogue. See picture.
NO crack! NO chip! Overall very good condition. See pictures.
Height: 27.5cm; Diametre: 8.19cm
Hard to find item! This is Legras’ homage to Delft’s beautiful ceramics, a very uncommon theme
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Delft series
Country of origin
France
Material
Glass
Style
Art Nouveau
Manufacturer/brand
Legras & Cie.
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
27.5 cm
Width
8.9 cm
Depth
8.9 cm
Diameter
8.9 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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