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Art Nouveau Mounted Shell, 19th Century
1.200 € EUR
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This superb vase, in the style of the Saint-Louis crystal works, perfectly illustrates the elegance and refinement of late 19th-century decorative glass. Its ovoid silhouette, remarkably soft, rests on a base discreetly rimmed with gilding, lending it stability and harmony.
The flared, scalloped neck, characteristic of prestigious creations, showcases delicate blown and molded glasswork. The expertly executed ripples and folds add a sculptural and ethereal dimension to the whole, creating a subtle interplay of light and transparency.
The finely gold-painted decoration features an exquisitely delicate naturalistic motif: leafy branches intertwine, punctuated by delicate floral umbels, while graceful birds with finely detailed plumage appear to flutter in a bucolic landscape. This composition evokes the influence of Japonism, a very fashionable aesthetic movement at the time, which favored poetic representations of nature.
Depicting exquisite craftsmanship, this vase demonstrates the exceptional expertise of the master glassmakers of Saint-Louis and related houses, combining technical mastery with a decoration of rare elegance. A true work of art, it subtly embodies the taste for luxury and refinement characteristic of French crystal during the Belle Époque.
Ref: EIE3EFQQ7J
| Condition | As new |
| Style | Other style (Crystal of Other style Style) |
| Period | 20th century (Crystal 20th century) |
| Country of origin | France |
| Materials | Glass |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 1 Business Day |
| Location | 69300, Caluire-et-Cuire (69), France |
| Shipping Information | We offer a delivery service with specialized companies or postal shipments for small items (quote on request). |
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