vase

Object NameVase with Orchids

Maker Verre Français (French, 1921-1981)

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1924-1928

Place MadeFrance

TechniqueBlown, layered, acid-etched

SizeOverall H: 14.9 cm; Rim Diam: 8.5 cm; Foot Diam: 9.8 cm

Accession Number56.3.41

Credit LineGift of Miss Astrid Varnay

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewModern Gallery

Interpretive Notes

Web Text

The vase is signed “Le Verre Français.”

Physical DescriptionTranslucent and opaque cloudy greyish and brown glasses; blown, layered, and acid-etched. Hollow ring foot with ground pontil mark, short knop stem, funnel bowl with rim curving inwards; brown flowers on "frosted" background with yellow and blue spots, brown leaves at lower part of bowl, stem and foot completely cased in brown; on foot: "Le Verre Francais", on base: "France".
Provenance

Source Astrid Varnay

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