vase

Object NameLarge Vase with Flowers

Maker Verre Français (French, 1921-1981)

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1925-1928

Place MadeFrance

TechniqueBlown, layered, acid-etched, cut

SizeOverall H: 36.7 cm, Diam: 27.1 cm

Accession Number82.3.75

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil M. Pepperman

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewModern Gallery

Interpretive Notes

Web Text

The vase is signed “Le Verre Français.”

Physical DescriptionPink, colorless and violet tinted glasses; blown, layered, acid-etched, cut. Bulbous shape, slightly waisted at center, tapering at top before flaring to rounded rim; decoration consists of broad violet band below rim and series of four violet color abstract flowers with broad drooping leaves on tall stems also with leaves or buds encircling vessel; four large abstract violet leaf forms with triangular points are spaced around bottom between the flowers; signed on base in script "Le Verre F[ranc]ais".
Provenance

Source Cecil M. Pepperman

Source Estate of Vesta B. (Mrs. Cecil M.) Pepperman