Medici Vase in Opaline Crystal Overlay with Rose Decoration, Circa 1900
£476.16
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Exquisite Medici-shaped opaline crystal overlay vase, illustrating all the charm and refinement of the grand decorative glassware of the Belle Époque. This superb antique vase captivates with its delicate decoration of roses and floral garlands, finely hand-painted on a luminous opaline background. The overlay crystal is achieved by layering a second opaline over clear crystal, lending depth and elegance to this remarkable piece of art glass. The decoration is enhanced by elegant wheel-cut work surrounded by a refined border of fine gold. The base is adorned with ovoid motifs embellished with small floral garlands and delicate gilding, testifying to the craftsmanship of European glassmaking workshops around 1900. Particularly sought after by collectors of opaline and antique crystal. This antique vase can be paired with our selection of antique vases, as well as our other antique crystal and glass pieces available in our online gallery.
Ref. 1447
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Features of the Bohemian overlay opaline Medici vase :
- Type: Antique Medici vase
- Origin: Europe
- Material: Overlay opaline crystal
- Decoration: Hand-painted roses and floral garlands
- Ornamentation: Fine gold trim and gilding
- Technique: Overlay crystal with wheel-cut decoration
- Base: Oval motifs with floral garlands
- Style: Romantic art glass
- Shape: Medici form
- Period: Circa 1900
- Height: 23 cm
- Weight: 1.08 kg
- Condition: Very good condition
- Reference: 1447
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Exquisite Medici-shaped opaline crystal overlay vase, illustrating all the charm and refinement of the grand decorative glassware of the Belle Époque. This superb antique vase captivates with its delicate decoration of roses and floral garlands, finely hand-painted on a luminous opaline background. The overlay crystal is achieved by layering a second opaline over clear crystal, lending depth and elegance to this remarkable piece of art glass. The decoration is enhanced by elegant wheel-cut work surrounded by a refined border of fine gold. The base is adorned with ovoid motifs embellished with small floral garlands and delicate gilding, testifying to the craftsmanship of European glassmaking workshops around 1900. Particularly sought after by collectors of opaline and antique crystal. This antique vase can be paired with our selection of antique vases, as well as our other antique crystal and glass pieces available in our online gallery.
Ref. 1447