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This sumptuous Montjoye vase, from the prestigious Saint-Denis workshops, embodies all the refinement and elegance of Art Nouveau glass. Its slender, sinuous silhouette, slightly bulging at the base before stretching into a narrow neck, gives the whole an airy and harmonious grace.
The frosted glass, subtly grained, creates a delicate texture that captures and diffuses the light, accentuating the precious appearance of the piece. This vaporous background serves as a backdrop for a sumptuous enamel and gilt ornamentation, depicting plane tree branches with finely veined leaves and richly detailed globular fruit. The application of the gilt with a relief effect creates a play of subtle contrasts, between shine and matte, depth and lightness.
One of the most remarkable elements of this vase is the elegant drops of gilded glass that flow along the neck and sides, like sap frozen in its movement. This detail, a signature of Montjoye productions, adds an organic and poetic dimension to the whole, reinforcing the naturalistic inspiration inherent in the Art Nouveau style.
This vase demonstrates the exceptional craftsmanship of Montjoye glassmakers, renowned for their exquisite floral decorations and their subtle work with materials and light. A rare and precious piece, it brilliantly embodies the refined and sophisticated spirit of the Belle Époque, when the art of glassmaking reached a peak of creativity and virtuosity.
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