VASE

Between 1877 - 1884

Blown and hot-worked glass, polychrome enameled decoration, gilt highlights

H. 16.5 cm; D. 25 cm

Private collection

© Dr. Fischer Fine Art Auctions

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Dr. Fischer Fine Art Auctions (via Liveauctioneers), European and Studio Glass, Lot 1020, Munich, March 17, 2012.

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Tripod vase in translucent amethyst pink blown glass, with metallic reflections. The shape is characterized by significant hot-working of the material: the neck, stretched with pincers, extends into long "tears" of glass that flow down the body, while the three undulating "ribs" that structure it extend to the base. The relief and irregularities of these elements accentuate the organic and sculptural character of the work.

The body is adorned with a polychrome and gilded enameled decoration of Japonist inspiration composed of leafy and flowering branches, as well as ribbons supporting geometric and floral motifs reminiscent of traditional Japanese textiles.

Several vases of comparable form are known today, testifying to Auguste Jean's variation of the same model in different colors, decorations, and material treatments.