{"product_id":"surtout-de-table","title":"CENTERPIECE","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBetween 1877 and 1884\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBlown and hot-worked glass, polychrome enamel decoration, heightened with gilding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDimensions not specified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNagoya - Daiichi Museum of Art (Japan)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e© Daiichi Museum of Art\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e_\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003eAcquired by the museum in April 2001.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e_\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge centerpiece or tiered vase\u003c\/strong\u003e, in translucent blue blown glass, with polychrome enamel decoration, metallic effects, and gilded highlights. The ensemble consists of several elements arranged on a \u003cstrong\u003evertical axis\u003c\/strong\u003e: a large \u003cstrong\u003equadrupedal cup\u003c\/strong\u003e at the bottom, an \u003cstrong\u003eelongated and richly worked central shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e, punctuated with bulges and small applications, then a \u003cstrong\u003esecond, smaller cup\u003c\/strong\u003e at the top, supported by a knot-shaped element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost every part is subject to \u003cstrong\u003eextensive hot-working\u003c\/strong\u003e: the base of the lower cup, the edges of both cups, the numerous applications and \"tears\" of glass that seem to flow down their sides, as well as the various elements of the central shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface is adorned with a \u003cstrong\u003erich polychrome enamel decoration of Far Eastern inspiration\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining flowers, leafy branches, butterflies, fans, and ribbons. Some motifs evoke Japanese fabrics and textile ornaments. The gilded highlights and metallic effects further emphasize the \u003cstrong\u003epreciousness of the ensemble.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough its \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional formal complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e, the work demonstrates the freedom with which Auguste Jean experimented with the possibilities of blown glass and hot-working. A true \u003cstrong\u003earchitectural vertical construction\u003c\/strong\u003e, this work is \u003cstrong\u003eunique\u003c\/strong\u003e in Auguste Jean's production: no other known vase by him seems to combine such a succession of elements and receptacles, making it a \u003cstrong\u003eparticularly rare and remarkable piece\u003c\/strong\u003e in his glasswork.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Auguste Jean","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54729308733781,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/5255\/4069\/files\/auguste-jean-verre-emaille-japonisant-coupe-jardiniere-1.png?v=1787500692","url":"https:\/\/augustejean.com\/en\/products\/surtout-de-table","provider":"Auguste Jean","version":"1.0","type":"link"}