1920s Vases

1920's French Delatte Acid Etched Vase

This pair of Paris porcelain neoclassical style vases from the early 1800s have stunning details and rich coloration. Old Paris porcelain, or Vieux Paris, is the term given to the elaborate hard-paste porcelain products created in Paris from the mid-1700s through the late 1800s. Vieux Paris is a generic term, as there were more than 30 factories that produced porcelain during this period. Sometimes these factories would sell “blank”, unpainted pieces to outside artisans, so it is quite possible to see identically shaped pieces with different paint styles. Because of this, a fair majority of Vieux Paris is unattributed – meaning there are typically no production marks. The trumpet necks of these vases are a lustrous gilded porcelain, flanked on two sides by bright white stylized sphinx busts with acanthus leaf headpieces. The slightly obovate bodies are painted in a matte azure color. This color, known as “Bleu de France”, has been a staple of the heraldry of the French monarchy since the 12th century. The body of each vase is where most of the minute details can be found. Situated on either side and slightly below the base of the sphinxes are gilt cherubs. Each vase has its own unique set of cherubs, depicting different activities. One vase has a cherub with butterfly on a string, while the one on the opposite side is holding a pair of trumpets. The other vase has a cherub flying with a wreath, while the one on the opposite side is holding a pair of torches. Even though the figures are very small in stature, you can still see the details of their faces. Beneath the cherubs are large bisque...

René Lalique (1860-1945) Bacchantes Yellow Rene Lalique glass vase with ten female nude figures in high relief on a self illuminating bronze base...

A nice Le verre français "Pavots" (Poppy) art deco vessel by Charles Schneider made in Épinay-sur-Seine, in France ca. 1925. A powder mottled overlay g...

A sumptuous art nouveau French cameo lake landscape acid etched cameo vase with applied handles. Sunrise or sunset with a yellow orange background with engraved trees, bushes and mou...

Handblown Fazzoleto shape Murano glass vase with murrina applied glass drops. Italy, 1950s. This beautiful Murano glass vase features a recreation of the octopus skin. It has control...

Beautiful asymmetric porcelain centrepiece decorated with cupids and swan heads at both sides raised on a single oval platform.     

The Mossi vase was created by R.Lalique in white glass in 1933. It remains a best seller as the simple design turned out to be a perfect illustration of Art Deco inspiration . The p...

A white, blue and orange variegated tall art glass vase perfect as a center piece on a dining or side table. French Art Deco transition period, attributed to Schneider Glassworks. White background with beautiful blue and orange swirl motifs. Measures: Height 13 1/2 inches Diameter 4 1/2 inches Condition: Perfect vintage condition, no cracks or chips. The Schneider Glassworks (Verreries Schneider), established by brothers Charles and Ernest Schneider in Epinay-sur-Seine, France, in 1917, was among the leading producers of Fine Art glass between the two world wars, creating exuberantly colorful vessels...

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Ceylan' Vase. Blue staining to details. This pattern features parakeets, side by side. Wheel cut and engraved ma...

Müller Freres glass vase with a flower motif. Art nouveau cameo technique. The vase is in excellent condition with no restorations. circa 191...

Rene Lalique Opalescent glass 'raisins' vase, with blue stained details. This pattern features deep relief grape bunches, hanging from vines. ...