Formosa Crete Vase in Blown Glass from Loetz, 1902

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Iridescent blown glass vase
loetz formosa

origin klostermühle

period 1902

loetz brand one of the most celebrated art glassworks in … Read more Iridescent blown glass vase
loetz formosa

origin klostermühle

period 1902

loetz brand one of the most celebrated art glassworks in history, famous for its art nouveau-style glassware characterized by iridescent colors and organic shapes. Founded in the 19th century in what is now the czech republic, loetz has left an indelible mark on the history of glass design. The history of loetz began in 1836, when johann eisner bought a glassworks in klostermühle (today klášterský mlýn, in the czech republic). In 1840, the business passed to frank gerstner, who in 1850 sold it to johann loetz's widow , susanne loetz , after whom it was named\.

model formosa decoration, crete variant

material iridescent blown glass

dimensions height: 16.5 cm ø 17 cm

condition the vase is in excellent condition, as can be seen from the attached photos. Evaluate through the attached photos. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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