Vintage Signed Studio Porcelain Globe Vase With Iridescent Mother-of-Pearl Luster & Raised Gilt Art Nouveau Decoration in the Style of Loetz

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A beautifully executed vintage studio porcelain cabinet vase featuring a classic globe form finished in a luminous iridescent mother-of-pearl luster … Read more A beautifully executed vintage studio porcelain cabinet vase featuring a classic globe form finished in a luminous iridescent mother-of-pearl luster glaze. The hand-decorated surface is embellished with raised gilt scrolling ornament inspired by the graceful lines of the Art Nouveau and Jugendstil movements, creating an elegant interplay of light, texture, and metallic detail.

The compact spherical silhouette highlights the pearlescent glaze, which shifts subtly between ivory, cream, and soft opalescent hues depending on the light. Delicate hand-painted scrollwork in raised gold with touches of warm sepia and muted green encircles the body, lending the piece a refined, one-of-a-kind character.

The underside is signed "L. Johnson" and numbered 1312, indicating an individually decorated studio work. While the artist has not been positively identified, the quality of the porcelain, hand-applied luster finish, and confident gilded decoration suggest the work of a skilled porcelain decorator, likely dating to the late 20th century.

An elegant accent for a bookshelf, étagère, or tabletop, equally at home in traditional, Hollywood Regency, Art Nouveau Revival, or eclectic interiors.

Dimensions:
5" Diameter
4" Height

Condition
Excellent vintage condition with a beautifully preserved iridescent luster and hand-painted decoration. No chips, cracks, or repairs observed. See less