A Pair Of Baccarat ‘sauterelle’ Moulded, Frosted And Enamelled Crystal Vases, 1878

Pair of conical vases in moulded, frosted and enamelled crystal, known as the “Sauterelle” or “Locuste” model. Quadrangular form on pedestal, with relief decoration of a grasshopper highlighted in gilding and polychrome enamels on a leafy terrace; body acid‑etched with japonising floral motifs, resting on a gilt‑bronze base, signed “BACCARAT” in relief.
Baccarat, France. Model created for the 1878 Paris Universal Exhibition (catalogue no. 2227), late 19th century.
H 22 cm, W 14 cm.
Perfect condition.

Regarded as a key work of Baccarat’s Japonisme period, this “Sauterelle” model created in 1878 reflects the aesthetic influence of Japanese arts on French decorative arts at the end of the 19th century. These vases belong to the golden age of Baccarat’s artistic moulded crystal, showcasing the exceptional skill of its glassmakers in combining frosted crystal, acid‑etching, gilding and hot‑applied enamel highlights.