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French Grey Opaline Glass Vase with Hand Painted Flowers Liberty Style
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This delightful and refined vase is made of gray opaline glass. Achieving the gray color in opaline glass is particularly challenging because, unlike white, the opacifying agents must be perfectly balanced with the glass itself. The vase's shape was created by blowing the glass, and while the body was still hot, a round base of compact opaline glass was applied. The entire piece was then left to cool for several hours. Next, a skilled artist meticulously hand-painted graceful leaves and delicate flowers using white enamel with touches of yellow. The edges of the vase were finished with gold paint. Afterward, the vase was returned to the kiln to vitrify the enamel decorations, making this a unique and special creation. The vase was made in the Art Nouveau style in France between 1930 and 1932 in an artisan workshop in Wimmenau, a region in the Vosges known for its renowned glassworks (such as Saint-Louis and Lalique).
This vase holds a wonderful surprise: when illuminated, it transforms, revealing colors and transparency that differ from its original appearance. By adjusting the intensity and angle of the light, you can further enhance the beauty and charm of this extraordinary piece.
Opaline is a slightly translucent glass opacified with phosphates and sodium and calcium chlorides, along with the addition of tin and talc oxides, producing shades ranging from pastel to milky white. Opaline glass is much less dense and opaque than milky glass (which closely resembles porcelain). Opaline, in the strictest sense, is a French product that originated in the late 18th to early 19th century as an imitation of the semi-opaque Murano and German glasses of the 17th century. It reached its peak between 1820 and 1870, thanks to the innovations of French glassworks such as Baccarat, Saint Louis, and Choisy-le-Roi. From the 19th century onward, opaline spread worldwide through the handcrafted production of everyday objects. France, from ancient times to the present, is recognized for producing the finest quality opaline glass. The vase is in excellent condition. Its dimensions are 10 cm in diameter and 30 cm in height.
For all our shipments, we use special packaging materials (wooden crates, styrofoam, etc.) to ensure the maximum protection and safety of the objects.
- Dimensions:Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Diameter: 3.94 in (10 cm)
- Style:Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1930-1932
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The vase is in excellent condition.
- Seller Location:Prato, IT
- Reference Number:Seller: 77431stDibs: LU4632226906232
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