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Pair of Opaque Opaline Glass Vases Hand-Painted with Birds and Flowers Late 19th

$6,250List Priceper set

About the Item

Pair of opaque trumpet-shaped opaline vases. Beautiful hand-painted floral patterns in a variety of colors and vibrant birds caring for the chicks and guarding their nest adorn this married pair. The corners and rims have subtle gold trim. From roughly 1850 until 1920, this exquisite pair was produced in France. Without being chipped or cracked, the pair is in flawless shape. There is a difference of around 0.5 cm between the bases of the two vases. please see the images. There is some gold lost due to age. We are selling this beautiful pair on different platforms, please check availability before purchasing. More photos may be provided if necessary. Please feel free to ask any questions. Storyteller: Once upon a time, a pair of stunning opaque trumpet-shaped opaline vases were passed down to a family by their ancestors. The family valued the vases greatly since they served as reminders of their rich cultural background and were priceless works of art. The vases were adorned with intricately hand-painted floral patterns and vibrant birds watching over their nests and feeding the baby chicks. The vases' overall beauty was enhanced by the tasteful gilding on the rims and edges. These are older than a century old and were produced in France between 1850 and 1920. The vases were flawless, with no signs of chips or breaks despite their advanced age. The family was aware that one of the vase's bases had a diameter that was roughly 0.5 cm smaller than the other's. They were a little perplexed by this, but it just served to emphasize the vases' distinctive personality. Age had caused some of the gold to fade over time, but the vases had managed to keep their beauty and allure. Opaline vases were cherished by the family and were passed down from one generation to the next, becoming a representation of the family's past and customs. Visitors were in awe and appreciated the vases as they were proudly on display in the family's living room. As the years passed, the family started to have financial issues. They were forced to make the painful choice to part with some of their priceless items in order to make ends meet. The most precious pieces were the opaline vases, which were listed last on the list to be sold. The family was split between the vases' sentimental importance and their financial difficulties. Yet after learning about the family's predicament, a wealthy art collector who loved the opaline vases expressed interest in buying the vases. The vases' exquisite design and fine craftsmanship astounded the collector, who was anxious to include them in his collection. He generously offered the family enough cash for the vases to get them out of their financial jam. The collector's offer was welcomed and gratefully accepted by the family. They unwillingly bid goodbye to the opaline vases, but they were consoled by the knowledge that the collector would treat the vases with care and appreciation. Those who viewed the vases were in amazement and admiration as they spread their beauty and allure. The opaline vases' tale ended there, but their legacy persisted, reminding the family of their rich cultural history and the sacrifices they had to make in order to succeed. About the storyteller: Consider the storyteller to be a figment of the vendor's imagination. As to how this tale relates to the actual histories of the artifacts on display, that is a mystery. We sincerely hope that you enjoyed the story. Ash

Dimensions:
Height: 15.56 in (39.5 cm)Diameter: 5.91 in (15 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Late Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Art Glass,Blown Glass,Crystal,Cut Glass,Glass,Gold,Gold Leaf,Milk Glass,Opaline Glass,Smoked Glass,Stained Glass,Cast,Cold-Painted,Enameled,Etched,Frosted,Gilt,Glazed,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Other,Painted
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Late 18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1850-1920
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. The rim on one of the vases is smaller by approximately 0.5cm. We are not sure if this is due to some repair made in the past or the result of pairing two single but similar vases. In any case this is a gorgeous hand-painted pair.
Seller Location:
Queens Village, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU6958229573652

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