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Loetz Glass Vase on Bronze & Onyx Stand, ca. 1900
Estimate:
$2,000 - $4,000
Starting Bid:
$300
Live Auction
New York City Estate Auction, April 17
Description
Loetz Iridescent Glass Vase on Tri-Pod Bronze and Onyx Stand, circa 1900, the bulbous teardrop-form vessel with spherical colorless glass pendant and cylindrical neck in green glass decorated with pulled silvery-blue iridescent trailing, fitted in a Jugendstil three-legged bronze stand with gilt flower design and further mounted on a triangular onyx stone base, apparently unsigned. 15.75" H x 4.75" W x 4.75" D. Provenance: From a Rye, N.Y. Collection. Literature: "Louis C. Tiffany: Rebel in Glass" by Robert Koch, Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1964, p. 178. Keywords: Johann Loetz Witwe, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Art Nouveau, Bohemian, Austrian, Vessel, Iridescence, Gilded Age, Antiques, Decorative Arts
Condition
Very minor area of restoration to neck, visible under magnification or ultraviolet light. This condition report is provided as a courtesy to assist potential bidders and is a matter of opinion, not a statement of fact, and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Bidders are strongly encouraged to conduct their own due diligence regarding the condition of the lot. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Our assessment is based on visual inspection. Unless specifically noted, items have not been examined under UV light. Similarly, timepiece movements, lighting, and electrical components have not been tested. Artworks are typically not examined out of their frames unless otherwise stated. While we strive to provide accurate information, Auctions at Showplace is not a professional conservator or restorer. Therefore, this report should not be interpreted as a comprehensive description of the lot's condition. The provided images form part of this condition report and should be carefully reviewed. All sales are final. Please call us at 212-633-6063 X 808 or email us at auctions@nyshowplace.com to make an appointment for in-person inspection.