Art by Medium: Glass

Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel (RSt&K), consistently marked pieces with the tradename “Amphora” by the late 1890s and became known by that name. The Amphora factory was located in Turn-Teplitz, Austria. By the mid-19th century, the area formed a de facto...

One of Amphora’s founders, Alfred Stellmacher, produced vases which nearly always feature a spider and web, but it is the Semiramis series of the fi...

One of Amphora’s founders, Alfred Stellmacher, produced vases which nearly always feature a spider and web, but it is the Semiramis series of the fi...

We are putting this work on Sale for only a short period of time! Monumental Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Cameo Art Glass Vase 20.5 inches. deco...

Inspired by the growing awareness and excitement among the Parisian populace about the solar system, Daguet takes his signature artistic interpretation of Art Nouveau to new heights. He demonstrates the relevancy of the cosmos as subject matter in this nature-driven style, applying arabesques, elastic and elliptical forms to suggest movement. Shooting stars have awed and fascinated people since antiquity. The dawning of a new century marked the introduction of many inventions at Paris’ Exposition Universelle, including the diesel engine and talking films; however, one attraction in particular launched a fascination for space which crossed the lines between art, industry, science and popular culture. Debuting next to the Eiffel Tower as the largest refracting telescope ever constructed, the Great Exposition Refractor was the show’s centerpiece. It allowed for the observation of sunspots and nebulae. Photographs of the moon’s surface taken by Charles Le Morvan with the aid of the enormous telescopic lens appeared on the cover of Strand Magazine in November, 1900. Francois Deloncle, who conceived the great telescope and inspired the collaboration of several french industries to manufacture it, wanted to “bring the celestial bodies almost to our doors.” Indeed, within just a few years of the Exposition, Georges Melies captivated the public with his cinematic adventures, A Trip to the Moon...

Great price! Galle Cameo Vase Art Art Nouveau Art Glass Vase Green Floral 22.5 inches tall . Condition is Used. Size 23.5 x 6.5 . Acid cut back Ca...

On this heraldic box, the eagle, a symbol since antiquity of power and strength, is also the bearer of omens. Daguet’s emphasis of the eagle’s keen eye symbolizes perspicacity, coura...

VIPER BOX, by Alfred Daguet (French, 1875-1942), dated 1907; an iron footed box whose prominent square nail heads lining the sides and its locking mechanism make up a Medieval design aesthetic, fitted with brass panels decorated in repoussé, painted to simulate patination and inset with multi-colored glass in cabochon settings, the panels depict serpents and newts; the interior is lined with original Lincrusta wallpaper in the monkey chinoiserie pattern painted gold, black and oxblood; incised on the underside in bloc lettering: “ALFRED DAGUET/PARIS/1907”; measuring H: 5.75” x W: 9.25” x D: 9”. Condition: Good; includes key Daguet’s masterpiece in metalwork reveals a continuing fascination with Medieval art. The portable square strongbox is formidably constructed from iron, and it’s riveted square nail heads securing the panels evoke monastic simplicity; whereas the imaginatively striking panels are anything but laconic. Daguet has created the brass version of creatures familiarly found on the pages of illuminated bestiary manuscripts, some of the most popular texts dating from the Middle Ages. A coiled snake, ready to strike, safeguards the box’s top panel. Its open mouth baring a venomous fang provides a sentient warning reinforced by its all-seeing single moonstone eye in profile. Aesthetically stunning, there is brilliant coherence to Daguet’s design elements. Blue, green and turquoise glass beads punctuate the stylized swirls of snakeskin and echo the circularity of the snake’s pose. Viewed from a distance, these glass beads set off by the green painted circular ground glow bewitchingly luminescent. Swirls and acute triangles are also repeating motifs in Daguet’s metier, and the stylized star shapes found throughout the panels on this box are ubiquitous iconic signatures. These stars are also attributes of the newts depicted on the box’s flanking panels. The shining spots on the backs of these lizards resemble stars and account for their medieval latin nomenclature, stellio. Like manuscripts, intended to be read and heard, to be informative and moving, Daguet drops subtle scholarly references while heightening the sensory impact to his visually striking creatures. Indeed, the snakes mirroring...

One of Amphora’s founders, Alfred Stellmacher, produced vases which nearly always feature a spider and web, but it is the Semiramis series of the fi...

Emile GALLE Tall Cameo Glass Vase with Red Berries ornaments Crafted in Nancy (Lorraine) c. 1905 Bearing Galle signature in cameo Made of white opalescent glass with orange shades,...

Emile GALLE Tall Cameo Glass Vase with Fern ornaments Crafted in Nancy (Lorraine) c. 1905 Bearing Galle 'japanese' signature in cameo Made of white opalescent glass with light gree...

One of Amphora’s founders, Alfred Stellmacher, produced vases which nearly always feature a spider and web, but it is the Semiramis series of the fi...