Art Nouveau vase, pressed glass pewter, France, early 20th c.
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This French Art Nouveau vase from the early 20th century features a pressed glass body in a cool, clear tone with a subtle grayish hint and pronounced transparency. Its silhouette is trumpet-like, the neck flaring gently and the rim forming a soft, undulating border – a motif characteristic of Secessionist organic lines. The surface is adorned with a continuous diamond hobnail pattern, producing tactile texture and lively light refraction. The solid pewter base – cast and molded in a silvery, muted finish – is ornamented with three flowing, nature-inspired feet and decorative collars at the glass-metal junction, directly referencing the era’s fusion of geometric and vegetal elements. The construction is robust, the connection between materials precise, and the overall execution bears witness to early 20th-century French craftsmanship. The vase remains in very good condition, free of visible chips or cracks, with only a subtle patina in the metal recesses appropriate for its age.The glass seems to recall the spirit of Belle Époque Paris: its crystalline clarity catching the daylight like a window on a cool morning, while the scalloped rim evokes the whiplash contours that defined the Art Nouveau movement. The pewter’s organic legs continue the interplay between the geometric and the natural—a silent
DIMENSION
Height32 cm
Depth13 cm
Width13 cm
Dimension details
Width13 cm
Height32 cm
Depth13 cm
Weight1 kg
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