Legras & Cie. - Legras - Bottle vase (2) - Pair of Art Nouveau vases by Legras, circa 1910 – with an autumnal tree motif in front of a - Opaline glass - 1 pair of cylindrical vases

From our personal collection for decades, as we are downsizing due to a move and, unfortunately, had to part with many collectibles in recent months... here:

Title: Harmonious Vase Pair (Pendant) of enameled Art Nouveau glass by François-Théodore Legras with an autumn tree motif in front of a mountain landscape at sunset, made in France around 1910–1920.
The available signature “Leg” (occasionally also “Legras”) is the typical, decor-embossed signature for pieces from this famous glassworks in Saint-Denis near Paris.
Description:
• Glass & Form: The vases feature a slightly waisted Solifleur- or clubs-shaped form, flaring gently toward the top. The glass body is made of frosted opal glass (often also called opalinglass).
• Decor: The hand-painted enamel decor depicts a moody, dusky natural scene. In the foreground a highly detailed painted tall leafy tree in green tones dominates. The background is defined by a flowing gradient from pale opal white through a rich orange-ochre, simulating a glowing sunset, toward blue-violet mountains and small houses on the shore.
• Special feature: That the vases have remained a mirrored pair significantly increases their decorative and collecting value, as they were originally often designed as a symmetrical garniture for fireplace alcoves or sideboards.
Height 28/28.5 cm.