Doyle, Belle Epoque, Lot 586, New York, September 29, 2004.
Doyle, Belle Epoque, Lot 2517, New York, February 9, 2005.
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Small globular tripod vase in translucent blue blown glass. Several elements are hot-worked and applied: the base, the handle knob, and the glass "tears" arranged on the body, which animate the object's surface and accentuate its organic character.
The vase features a rich polychrome enameled decoration of Japanese inspiration, composed of ribbons and cartouches containing floral and geometric motifs reminiscent of traditional Japanese textile designs. Numerous gilded accents and metallic effects enrich the composition and highlight the various elements of the decoration.
With its silhouette, this singular form may evoke the furoshiki hitotsu-musubi, a Japanese technique for folding and wrapping fabric using complex folds and a single knot. Several known vases by Auguste Jean adopt this same form, but each is distinguished by the color of the glass and the composition of its enameled decoration.
Condition: Good condition.
Signature: Signed on the reverse, under the base, in red enamel: "A. Jean".
