Vallérysthal - Stem bowl - Glass

This elegant footed glass coupe in two-tone glass testifies to the know-how of the Vallérysthal French manufactory at the turn of the 20th century. It is captivating for the subtle combination of transparent glass and frosted parts, which gives it a particularly refined play of light.

Its bowl features a delicate vegetal relief decoration, composed of stylized foliate motifs that unfold around a scalloped contour. The molding work continues onto the stem and the foot, whose curved lines and reliefs attest to a careful decorative research. The overall dimensions are 11.8 cm in height by 21.7 cm in width, with a base of 10.5 cm, for a weight of 875 grams.

The object is in very good condition. It shows only minimal traces of wear related to its age and use, without altering its overall aesthetics.

This piece illustrates the interest of Vallérysthal’s productions in decorative molded glass. The Lorraine manufactory, whose glassmaking history dates back to the 19th century, has developed an important repertoire of forms and decorations combining technical mastery and aesthetic research. This coupe is a fine example, with its combination of transparent and frosted surfaces and its raised vegetal decoration.