Legras & Cie. - François-Théodore Legras, (1839-1916) - Vase - Very Rare Opaline Roll Vase - “Yokohama” Model - Art Nouveau - France. Circa 1891–1910 - Glass, Enamel, Gold - H. 24 cm

Splendid and highly sought-after cylindrical vase (or roll form) model “Yokohama” with an opaline white base, produced by the great French glassmaker François-Théodore Legras from the Art Nouveau period between 1891 and 1910 at the famous Verrerie Cristallerie Legras & Cie of Saint-Denis.

This model testifies to the strong influence of japonisme in Europe at the end of the 19th century. It features a rich and refined revolving decoration in red-orange, consisting of stylized botanical motifs, cartouches bearing landscapes and birds, as well as a large central gilded medallion representing a symbol of an Asian ideogram. The whole is enhanced by fine gold outlines. Notable work of high quality typical of Legras creations but rarer and more singular than other works.
This emblematic model is precisely listed in the reference work "Legras, Verrerie artistique et populaire française" by Michel and Vitrat, published in 2012. (see the last photo).

It is a superb Art Nouveau collectible piece, very graphic and decorative.

Description details:

• Artist/Creator: François-Théodore Legras (1839–1916)

• Glassworks: Verrerie Cristallerie de Saint-Denis / Établissements Legras

• Model: " Yokohama " (tube/roll form)

• Era/Style: Art Nouveau, late 19th century (produced around 1891–1900)

• Material: White opaline glass, printed decoration and gilded highlights

• Dimensions:
- Height: 24 cm
- Width/Diameter: 7 cm
- Diameter at the neck: 7 cm

• Weight: 0.700 kg

• Signature: Like the vast majority of productions of this specific series at the end of the 19th century, this piece bears no physical signature; its shape and decoration constitute its authentic signature.

• Condition: Superb, no chips, no cracks; this is a collectible vase in very good condition. Some slight losses of gilding on the collar edge and some light superficial signs of use inside the vase. The colors and the main decoration remain very fresh and well preserved (see photos).

• Shipping:
Careful and very secure shipping (Double new cartons, new thick bubble wrap).
Delivery against signature and with tracking number.

The price of our shipments includes insurance, packing fees, pickup, signature on delivery, and are determined according to the weight of the package, the value of the object, and its destination.

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

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

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