Polylobed Cup Iridescent Glass Loetz Bohemia Austria Art Nouveau XIXth Century

Bowl with multi-lobed border in green iridescent glass (with blue-violet reflections), work of Maison Loetz*, Art Nouveau period, late 19th-early 20th centuries. This cup is in good condition. Unsigned. A note: slight soiling, micro-scratches and wear of time, see photos. * The Loetz company specializing in the creation of high quality glass, was founded in 1836 by Johan Loetz in Klostermuhle, Bohemia, included in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In 1898, after several years of experimenting with technical variations in the production of art glass, the company issued a patent for the technique of producing deep blue or metallic gold glass, the colors for which Loetz is known throughout the world. But it was really during the Art Nouveau period that Loetz gained its letters of nobility. Indeed, at the Paris Exposition in 1900, Loetz shared the first prize with the famous glass designers of Art Nouveau: Tiffany, Gallé and Daum. From 1903, many Viennese artists worked for the Loetz glassworks, such as: Koleman MOSER and Josef HOFFMANN as well as other members of the Wiener Werkstätte. The main creator of the Loetz company between 1903 and 1914 was Maria Kirschner, born in Prague and later living in Paris and Berlin. Unfortunately the Loetz company suffered serious financial difficulties and was dissolved in 1939. The color and relief of the special and typical iridescence of Loetz glasses give them an extremely refined touch. The innovative and original shapes used by Loetz and inspired by the glass objects of ancient Persian and Roman Art, are typical of glassware in the Art Nouveau style. Other equally popular motifs from Loetz are vases inspired by nature and decorated with original shapes in "swan's neck" or "peacock" color in iridescent blue-green tones. Diameter: max. 14.5 cm Height: 5.7 cm Reference: C10 530 All the photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com