Antique Handkerchief Glass Vase with Red Spots by Johann Loetz, 1890s

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Delightful blown glass vase shaped like a cloth bag with folds in the belly, classic of the fabric, … Read more Item description:
Delightful blown glass vase shaped like a cloth bag with folds in the belly, classic of the fabric, narrower neck with scalloped mouth, reproducing the classic effect of a cloth bag closed with string. Red glass drops have been applied by hand to the corners of the folds in the belly of the vase. The vase can be attributed to the Bohemian manufacturer Johann Loetz, when Bohemia was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, in the early decades of the 20th century, made in full Art Nouveau style.

Useful information for evaluating the item:
From our research on the web, we find that the first four auction results achieved by the glassware of Johann Loetz, founder of the factory, range from €18,000 to €29,000, to which auction fees of 25-30% must be added, just to give an idea of the value of the glassware produced by this factory. Vases, with a workmanship rather similar to ours, are quoted on average from €200-300 up to maximum quotations of €800-1,000 depending on the size and complexity of the workmanship. Our vase is made of simple transparent glass, is not crafted like similar vases found and is rather small, which is why it is offered at a lower price. However, it remains a beautiful piece by Loetz for art lovers and collectors.

Information about the artist and/or manufacturer:
The Loetz glassworks was founded in 1836 in Klostermühle, Bohemia, by Eisensteine. In 1840, it was purchased by Johann Loetz, and upon his death, his wife Suzanne took over the management. In 1870, his grandson, Max Ritter von Spaun, increased production in terms of both quality and quantity, exporting it all over the world. In the decade from 1890 to 1900, artistic glass imitating agate and aventurine was produced. The glassworks was granted a patent for the manufacture of iridescent glass, similar to but preceding Tiffany's Favrile glass. After 1900, it produced black and white glass until it closed in 1914. Reopened after the Great War, it was finally destroyed by fire in 1932. 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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