Henri Martin (attrib). - Vase - Vase with Orientalist desert decor • circa 1920–1940 - signed - Glass
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This Art Deco vase, dating from circa 1920–1940, is made of satin-finished glass and hand-painted with an Orientalist desert scene.
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Signed Martin – Vase with Orientalist desert decor • circa 1920–1940
Satin-glass with hand-painted silhouette decoration
A small, atmospheric vase with typical interwar Orientalism, executed in satin glass with a warm transition from ochre to terra. The surface is brush-painted in dark brown outline, with a silhouette composition of a dromedary by palm trees, dunes and tents in the evening light. The name Martin, probably that of the decorator, is hand-painted into the landscape.
The vase fits within the popular souvenir and interior production of French and Belgian ateliers in the period 1920–1940, often sold in coastal and port cities (Nice, Marseille, Ostend, Antwerp) and inspired by the great Orientalist enthusiasm in art and design during the interwar period.
Dimensions:
8.5 cm high
5.5 cm diameter (mouth)
Technique:
Satin-frosted glass with polychrome brush painting in contour outlines.
Condition:
Good condition with light signs of wear appropriate for its age.
Provenance:
Private collection, Europe.
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Signed Martin – Vase with Orientalist desert decor • circa 1920–1940
Satin-glass with hand-painted silhouette decoration
A small, atmospheric vase with typical interwar Orientalism, executed in satin glass with a warm transition from ochre to terra. The surface is brush-painted in dark brown outline, with a silhouette composition of a dromedary by palm trees, dunes and tents in the evening light. The name Martin, probably that of the decorator, is hand-painted into the landscape.
The vase fits within the popular souvenir and interior production of French and Belgian ateliers in the period 1920–1940, often sold in coastal and port cities (Nice, Marseille, Ostend, Antwerp) and inspired by the great Orientalist enthusiasm in art and design during the interwar period.
Dimensions:
8.5 cm high
5.5 cm diameter (mouth)
Technique:
Satin-frosted glass with polychrome brush painting in contour outlines.
Condition:
Good condition with light signs of wear appropriate for its age.
Provenance:
Private collection, Europe.
Seller's Story
DECO-RATED EU: dealer in art nouveau / art deco / collectables / antiques / religious and decorative items.
Please bookmark our page.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
France
Model
Vase with Orientalist desert decor • circa 1920–1940 - signed
Designer/artist/maker
Henri Martin (attrib).
Material
Glass
Style
Art Deco
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
8.5 cm
Width
5.5 cm
Depth
5.5 cm
Diameter
5.5 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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