19th Century Vases

Loetz Iridescent and oil spot Flared Neck Art glass Floriform Goose neck vase. Candia Papillon vase Austria Iridescent glass Unsigned Circa 1898 A...

Art Nouveau Cookie jar iridescent glass by Loetz' with Lid Subtle, hand blown glass vase in the Art Art Nouveau style. Special color and technique for any collector. Looks simply ...

Vase iridescent glass Johann Loetz Witwe Austrian Jugendstil "PG 7773" decoration In the 1890s, the Loetz company tried to break with the convention of the regional glass production...

Art Nouveau Cookie jar iridescent glass by Loetz' with Lid Subtle, hand blown glass vase in the Art Art Nouveau style. Special color and technique for any collector. Looks simply ...

Exquisite antique Loetz Witwe glass vase titled "Candia Papillon" out of Bohemia, circa 1898. This eye catching work of art has exceptional iridescent coloration and has an extraordi...

Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase: Mould-blown glass vase, cylindrical lower body on a recessed, flush stand, long, slender neck with flared rim. Shape: Series I, Prod. nr. - P...

Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase: Mould blown glass on flush stand, bulbous raised body fourfold extensively impressed, with short wide neck, lip rim formed into quatrefoil, cu...

Antique Art Nouveau chalice shaped art glass vase created by the Loetz glassworks company, which was active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this vase represents a prime example of their artistic mastery. The vase features a cobalt blue ground that adds depth and richness to its overall appearance. Its surface showcases a captivating iridescent wave pattern, which adds a mesmerizing shimmer and dynamic quality to the glass. This iridescence is a hallmark of Loetz glassware and is achieved through the application of special techniques during the glassblowing process. The chalice-form of the vase gives it an elegant and graceful silhouette. This design creates a harmonious balance between the visually striking upper portion and the sturdy base. Loetz glasswares are renowned for their exceptional artistry and their ability to capture and play with light. The Phaenomen Genre 6893 vase, with its dark blue color and iridescent wave pattern, is no exception. When light interacts with the glass, it reveals a captivating range of colors and reflections, making it a visually stunning and attention-grabbing piece. As an antique Loetz glass vase...

Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase: Mould blown baluster shaped vase on flush stand, bulbous body with attached conical flared neck, three handles set on the side of the mouth r...

A fine quality Art Nouveau art glass vase, by Loetz the historic glass maker from the municipality of Austria featuring engraved Alvin Sterling Silver overlay. Overlay in form of op...

A fine quality Art Nouveau style art glass vase, by Loetz the historic glass maker from the municipality of Austria featuring Alvin Sterling Silver overlay. Overlay in form of open and horizontal patterns with stylized leaves and scrollwork. A great find, handcrafted vase skillfully made using centuries old techniques of art glass works from the world-renowned maker, Loetz. Simply stunning this Art Nouveau glass vase with Alvin Sterling Silver overlay by Loetz would enhance any shelf, table, nightstand or countertop. This is a rare antique Loetz Green Glass...

Mold-blown, baluster-shaped body on a flush stand, raised, widening, ribbed on the inside, forming a slight shoulder and short, straight neck, as well as stand area with ribs on the ...

Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau glass vase by historic maker Loetz with engraved silver overlay. Cylindrical with bellied top and bottom, and short inset neck. Overlay in form of ope...

Large, mold-blown, baluster-shaped body on a separate stand, bulbous after the constriction and slowly narrowing again, wide mouth rim with metal mount, drawn silver thread decoratio...

Bohemian glass vase Austrian Jugendstil Loetz circa 1899 "Candia Papillon" decoration The shape of this vase was already documented in 1897, the Candia Papillon decor one year lat...

Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau glass vase: Mold-blown, disc-shaped body on a flush stand with raised, slender, trumpet-shaped, widening neck, flatened, 10-times wave-shaped mouth rim, ...

Loetz Rubin Matte Iris - 1898 (aka: rubin metall) Registered Model: PM I-7875 Ruby ground; metallic-bronze iridescent finish (iris) with purple highlights. Measures: Height 7.75 inches Width 4.25 inches Condition: Excellent AVANTIQUES is dedicated to providing an exclusive curated collection of Fine Arts, Paintings, Bronzes, Asian treasures, Art Glass and Antiques. Our inventory represents time-tested investment quality items with everlasting decorative beauty. We look forward to your business and appreciate any reasonable offers. All of our curated items are vetted and guaranteed authentic and as described. Avantiques only deals in original antiques and never reproductions. We stand behind our treasures with a full money back return if the items are not as described. In 1836, Johann Eisner established a glassworks in the Southern Bohemian town of Klostermühle, today part of the Czech Republic and called Klášterský Mlýn. His heirs sold the glassworks to Martin Schmid in 1849, and two years later Schmid sold it to Frank Gerstner, attorney-at-law, and his wife Susanne. Susanne was the widow (‘Witwe’ in German) of Johann Loetz, a glassmaker about whom we know very little. Gerstner transferred sole ownership to Susanne shortly before his death in 1855, and she successfully led and expanded the company during the subsequent 20 years, manufacturing mainly crystal, overlay and painted glass. In 1879, Susanne transferred the company – now called ‘Johann Loetz Witwe’ – to Maximilian von Spaun, the son of her daughter Karoline. One year later, von Spaun hired Eduard Prochaska and the two of them modernized the factory and introduced new, patented techniques and processes. The Historicist Period The first fruits of this collaboration were exciting innovations in Historicism glass, including Intarsia and Octopus glass and the very popular marbled (‘marmorisierte’) glass which imitated semi-precious stones like red chalcedony, onyx and malachite. Success at exhibitions in Brussels, Munich and Vienna were crowned by awards at the Paris World’s Exposition in 1889. In 1897, von Spaun first saw Tiffany Favrile glass exhibited in Bohemia and Vienna, and this convinced him that the art nouveau style was also the way to go for Loetz Witwe. The next eight years were to be the most artistically significant and profitable period in the entire history of the company. The Art Nouveau Period – the Glory Years Loetz Paris-Expo1900Loetz Paris-Expo1900The glassworks created large numbers of its own new designs of iridescent, trailing art nouveau glass, sometimes in collaboration with well-known artists and designers like Marie Kirschner and Franz Hofstötter (aka Franz Hofstätter). The zenith of Loetz art nouveau glass was epitomized by the so-called Phänomen series of designs, much of it designed by Hofstötter, which won a Grand Prix (alongside Tiffany, Gallé, Daum and Lobmeyr) at the Paris World’s Exposition in 1900. The company’s success during this period had two prime drivers – the technical expertise of Prochaska and the business acumen of von Spaun. Loetz Witwe created many of its own designs, and also supplied glass commissioned by major customers like E. Bakolowits (Vienna) and Max Emanuel...