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 polylobed coupe (trilobed, commonly called “handkerchief” shape) in mouth-blown crystal, dating from the Art Nouveau period (circa 1890-1910). This refined piece features a delicate, fully hand-made decoration consisting of an enamelled purple/oxblood ribbon encircling the coupe and tied at the corners, surmounting delicate laurel crowns and roses enhanced with fine gold. The sinuous, dynamic collar is outlined with a gold trim.

Detailed description:

• Shape: Trilobed / Handkerchief coupe. This form with wavy, organic edges is typical of the aesthetic explorations of the late 19th century, aiming 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, warm relief enamelling, fine gold gilding applied with a brush.

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

• Origin and probable manufacture:

The extreme fineness of the crystal and the very specific aesthetic of this decoration (the tied oxblood ribbon combined with neo-classical floral gilding) point to prestigious Bohemian glassmaking origins (Austria-Hungary at the time), with a probable attribution to the renowned MOSER (Karlovy Vary) glassworks, a world reference for this type of fine-gold enamelling around 1900, with an inspiration from Eastern France - École de Nancy / Vosges: in the vein of refined creations from Saint-Louis or François-Théodore Legras.

• Interior style:

This timeless coupe will elevate several styles of decoration:
• Classic/Haussmannian interior: Ideal on a marble fireplace, a cabinet made of precious wood, or a sideboard, adding a touch of authenticity and history.
• Cabinet of Curiosities / Maximalist interior: Paired with other works of art and antique glassware.
• Contemporary / Modern Chic interior: Placed on a minimalist piece of furniture or a simple coffee table, its transparency and gold reflections will create a poetic and luminous contrast that is absolutely superb.

• Condition:

- Condition: Superb overall preservation.
- Healthy collectible piece: absolutely no chips, cracks, or restorations. The crystal maintains a beautiful clarity.
- Note: Very small, normal wear from time on the gilding (notably on the collar trim), attesting to its centenary authenticity and adding to its charm (see detailed photos).

- Shipping:

Careful and highly secure packing (two new plain cardboard boxes, new thick bubble wrap).
Shipment against signature with tracking number.

The price of our shipments includes insurance, packaging, pickup, and signature on delivery, and is calculated based on the weight of the package, the value of the object, and its destination.

- WITHIN the EU: Shipped via Colissimo-La Poste in the European Union. Other carriers available upon request (any extra charges, if any, will be borne by the buyer).

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

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