This exquisite footed glass bowl displays a striking sculptural presence, pairing a delicate, flared silhouette with a brilliant interplay of light and hand-painted color. Crafted from clear blown glass, the piece features deep, soft fluid pleats that create a dramatically fluted rim, evoking an organic botanical form. The exterior is meticulously adorned with hand-applied vitreous enamels, showcasing an intricate grid of geometric and floral motifs rendered in rich crimson, canary yellow, and stark black line work. Its elevated, tapered foot provides architectural height, making this rare vessel a captivating addition that beautifully captures and diffuses light in a refined space.
Attribution & Period
French regional decorative arts example. The delicate execution of the hand-painted enamels, coupled with the distinctive fluted glass form, is highly consistent with the early 20th-century artistic output of glass workshops in the Lorraine region of France, specifically aligned with the style popularized by houses like Legras & Cie or Mont Joye during the Art Nouveau to Art Deco transition. No factory mark was observed; attribution remains visual rather than documented, though it stands as a superb, historically faithful representation of European enameled art glass from the 1920s.
Dimensions & Weight
Condition
Great condition, exhibiting an authentic historic character. The structural hand-blown glass body is completely immaculate, remaining entirely free of chips, cracks, micro-flea bites, or internal clouding. Minor, localized wear appropriate for its heritage is present within the hand-painted yellow enameled panels, presenting as slight thinning to the pigmentation that directly testifies to its hand-crafted, period origin without detracting from its overall visual impact.
Authenticity & Construction
This piece was expertly hand-blown, with its delicate fluted rim formed using traditional hand-tooling techniques while the glass remained molten. Following the cooling process, a skilled artisan hand-painted the intricate geometric and botanical decorations using specialized mineral-based enamels, which were then fired to permanently fuse the pigment to the glass substrate. The distinct hand-painted brushwork and subtle variations in the enamel layers verify its status as an authentic piece of historic studio glass.
Placement
An exceptionally versatile and designer-friendly decorative accent. This footed vessel serves beautifully as a jewel-like catchall on an elegant master vanity, a vibrant pop of color on a minimalist mantelpiece, or a standalone historical artifact displayed within a brightly lit glass étagère where its intricate enamelwork can be fully appreciated.
STANDARD ATTRIBUTION & VALUE DISCLOSURE; This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many MCM and antique design objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand rather than guaranteed maker identification.
This exquisite footed glass bowl displays a striking sculptural presence, pairing a delicate, flared silhouette with a brilliant interplay of light and hand-painted color. Crafted from clear blown glass, the piece features deep, soft fluid pleats that create a dramatically fluted rim, evoking an organic botanical form. The exterior is meticulously adorned with hand-applied vitreous enamels, showcasing an intricate grid of geometric and floral motifs rendered in rich crimson, canary yellow, and stark black line work. Its elevated, tapered foot provides architectural height, making this rare vessel a captivating addition that beautifully captures and diffuses light in a refined space.
Attribution & Period
French regional decorative arts example. The delicate execution of the hand-painted enamels, coupled with the distinctive fluted glass form, is highly consistent with the early 20th-century artistic output of glass workshops in the Lorraine region of France, specifically aligned with the style popularized by houses like Legras & Cie or Mont Joye during the Art Nouveau to Art Deco transition. No factory mark was observed; attribution remains visual rather than documented, though it stands as a superb, historically faithful representation of European enameled art glass from the 1920s.
Dimensions & Weight
Condition
Great condition, exhibiting an authentic historic character. The structural hand-blown glass body is completely immaculate, remaining entirely free of chips, cracks, micro-flea bites, or internal clouding. Minor, localized wear appropriate for its heritage is present within the hand-painted yellow enameled panels, presenting as slight thinning to the pigmentation that directly testifies to its hand-crafted, period origin without detracting from its overall visual impact.
Authenticity & Construction
This piece was expertly hand-blown, with its delicate fluted rim formed using traditional hand-tooling techniques while the glass remained molten. Following the cooling process, a skilled artisan hand-painted the intricate geometric and botanical decorations using specialized mineral-based enamels, which were then fired to permanently fuse the pigment to the glass substrate. The distinct hand-painted brushwork and subtle variations in the enamel layers verify its status as an authentic piece of historic studio glass.
Placement
An exceptionally versatile and designer-friendly decorative accent. This footed vessel serves beautifully as a jewel-like catchall on an elegant master vanity, a vibrant pop of color on a minimalist mantelpiece, or a standalone historical artifact displayed within a brightly lit glass étagère where its intricate enamelwork can be fully appreciated.
STANDARD ATTRIBUTION & VALUE DISCLOSURE; This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many MCM and antique design objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand rather than guaranteed maker identification.
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