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Object NameVase
Maker Fritz Heckert (Silesian, 1837-1887)
Made FromNon-Lead Glass
Dateabout 1900-1915
Place Madepossibly Austria; possibly Bohemia
TechniqueMold-blown, iridized, gilded, possibly cold-painted, ground, polished
SizeOverall H: 18.9 cm, Diam (max): 8.8 cm
Accession Number75.3.234
Credit LineGift of Corning Glass Works
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewModern Gallery
Interpretive Notes
Each country developed its own stylistic take on Art Nouveau, but an emphasis on nature was common throughout. Sinuous lines and plantlike forms, like those found on this vase, invigorated objects with a sense of movement.
Physical DescriptionVase. Transparent cobalt non-lead glass, iridized to amethyst, gilding; mold-blown, iridized, gilded, possibly cold-painted. Vase with elongated narrow cylindrical neck, rim ground and polished flat; short body widening to inset foot; overall iridization; one side of vessel decorated with stylized symmetrical iris blossom drawn in gold outline enclosing slightly different color of iridescence, stem and leaves (blossom on neck, stem extending down to body with foliage); flat base; no pontil; gilding on base: "293 II / 849".
Provenance
Source Corning Glass Works, Corning - 1975-10-23

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