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Jacques Louis KESSLER, Pair of Vases Engraved Using the Kessler Process

$17,936.26

£13,587.13

€15,400

CA$24,848.26

A$27,868.98

CHF 14,594.55

MX$338,635.28

NOK 185,326.38

SEK 175,702.46

DKK 117,252

About the Item

This pair of vases, crafted in the 19th century, was made using a technique developed by engineer Jacques Louis Kessler in 1855 and patented in 1858. The decoration of these two vases, made of double-layered crystal (blue on the outside and transparent on the inside), was achieved using Kessler’s engraving process. This innovative method utilized alkaline fluorides mixed with acids and a system of stencils, allowing for an immediate contrast between a bright, colored design and a matt background. The Baccarat crystal manufacturer later acquired exclusive rights to this patented process, which brought them widespread acclaim during the 1867 Paris Exhibition. These baluster-shaped vases feature neo-Greek ornamentation, alternating between blue-toned designs and matt crystal. Their clean, elegant lines are accented by several ornamental blue crystal bands. The decoration is composed of three primary scenes: the first depicts two combatants. The second portrays a winged Victory holding a palm in one hand while crowning a resting warrior with laurel in the other; the warrior stands before her. The third depicts three figures: a woman playing the lyre for a king holding a long scepter, with a young ephebe standing behind him. The scenes are separated by depictions of weapon trophies. The iconography draws inspiration from scenes commonly found on ancient Greek vases, while emphasizing the fluidity of the figures’ movements and features. Each vase rests on a circular mount supported by four spheres, with one vase bearing the number “2” engraved under its base. When Baccarat acquired the rights to Kessler’s technique, the company used it to create similar pieces, incorporating this innovative method into its repertoire. At the 1867 Paris Exhibition, Baccarat showcased a celestial blue crystal punch bowl and matching glasses engraved using this process; this set is now housed at the Corning Museum of Glass. The Galerie Marc Maison also presents an elegant neo-Greek vase made using the same technique (reference 15013). Due to Baccarat’s early acquisition of Kessler’s patent, vases like ours remain rare examples of the exceptional quality of pieces produced before the patent transfer, representing some of the earliest works created using Kessler’s revolutionary innovation.

Creator:
Kessler Industries (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 12.63 in (32.09 cm)Diameter: 5.88 in (14.94 cm)
Style:
Classical Greek (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Glass,Engraved
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1850
Condition:
Seller Location:
SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: 156091stDibs: LU7662243411612

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