Art Nouveau Glass
Specialist dealer in Galle, Daum and Lalique Glass

A STUNNING MONUMENTAL SILVER BLUE CRACKLE VASE BY LOETZ

A tall and bold Loetz vase with the classic 'Crackle' or 'Astglas' decor. The 'Astglas' decor is one of the earliest Loetz iridescent finishes.

This Loetz vase has the classic 'Crackle' decor in the ever popular finish of silver blue iridescence on a ground of green glass .

C Pre 1900

Height 24cms.

Signature. Unsigned.

Stock No. 855

PRICE: £495

A STUNNING AND LARGE LOETZ BOWL WITH APPLIED AND PINCHED COBALT TRAILS

A stunning and large free blown Loetz high sided bowl.

The blown bowl is formed with an integral foot. The interior is a smooth Loetz Siberiris finish in gold on pale yellow ground. The exterior has blue gold Papillon décor with cobalt blue and silver trailing applied and pinched in a band round the centre of the bowl.

This is a beautiful and dramatic example of Loetz technique and is in perfect condition with a polished pontil base.

C 1900

Height 13cms, Width 18.5cms.

Signature. Unsigned.

Stock No. 904

PRICE: £1,850

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A LARGE AND EXCEEDINGLY RARE LOETZ 'SCHAUMGLAS' VASE WITH APPLIED THREADS

The 'Schaumglas' or foam-glass technique of a body of glass with colour (usually white, red or black inclusion) with trapped air bubbles in the décor ~ multiple bubbles as in foam ~ originated late in the Loetz production in 1935.

This is a classic and bold example of the 'Schaumglas' technique, but the rarity of the piece comes from the applied iridescent rods and threads of glass with the pad moulded base that are techniques of Eduard Prochaska from thirty years earlier.

This museum quality vase is almost unique in the Loetz inventory with two such dramatically different techniques from two totally different design periods.

C 1935

Height 22cms.

Signature. Unsigned.

Stock No. 228/784

PRICE: £1,350

A LARGE RARE LOETZ BOWL IN THE PINK 'TITANIA' GENRE DÉCOR

An unusually large bowl in the rare Loetz decoration of 'Titania' Genre in pink.

The bowl with an everted rim has silver iridescent crackling within the pink ground and an applied translucent green trail to the rim. Vases in this Loetz Titania Genre are usually also found with applied black glass ball feet.

C 1905

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Diameter 25cms.

Signature. Unsigned.

Stock No. 035

PRICE: £985

A LOETZ VASE IN THE CLASSIC ASTRAA DÉCOR

This classic vase is a cabinet size, free blown Loetz vase in the very popular Astraa décor.

The pale gold body glass has the classic Loetz Astraa décor which is often referred to as petrol spot iridescence.

C 1900

Height 8cms.

Signed. Unsigned.

Stock No. 036

PRICE: SOLD

A STUNNING MONUMENTAL LOETZ 'JACK IN THE PULPIT' VASE

A stunning monumental free-form organic Loetz 'Jack in the Pulpit' vase.

The vase is formed with a trumpet of smooth Loetz Siberiris glass in blue gold on pale yellow green ground. The foot is formed of pale pink blue Papillon décor on a pale gold ground and the stem has applied Nautilus décor trails.

This 'Jack in the Pulpit' vase is one of the largest examples produced by Loetz and is in perfect condition with a polished pontil base.

C 1900

Height 37cms, Width 19.5cms.

Signature. Unsigned.

Stock No. 737

PRICE: SOLD

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A RARE LOETZ 'LEONIDAS' DÉCOR ORGANIC VASE

A dramatic organic shaped Loetz vase with the rare 'Leonidas' décor on a rainbow 'Silberiris' gold ground.

The vibrant 'Silberiris' ground of this organic form Loetz vase is decorated with the brightly contrasting applied 'shells' of the rare Loetz 'Leonidas' décor.

c 1904

Height 13.75cms.

Signed. Unsigned.

Stock No. 488

PRICE: SOLD

A RARE SMALL LOETZ SHELL IN THE 'FORMOSA' DÉCOR

A rare fine Loetz shell of small cabinet size in the 'Formosa' décor with a 'Crete' green ground.

The Formosa shell with iridescent blue trailing has an applied green foot that is also worked as seaweed fronds over the shell. The Formosa décor is rare in the Loetz inventory of shell designs.

C 1902

Height 12cms.

Signed. Unsigned.

Stock No ab33

PRICE: SOLD

A FINE LOETZ 'ASTARTIG' FORM VASE

A fine Loetz cabinet vase of the rare 'Astartig' form with a Candia Silberiris décor.

The 'Silberiris' ground is especially vibrant in this 'Astartig' form Loetz vase which is mould blown without a pontil.

c 1904

Height 8.5cms.

Signed. Unsigned.

Stock No. 506

PRICE: SOLD

A VERY RARE LOETZ PHANOMEN GENRE VASE OF UNUSUAL FORM

The décor of this very rare 'Phanomen' Genre vase by Loetz is an unusual blue wave banded iridescent feathering on a deep crimson pink ground.

The rarity of the vase is further enhanced by the unique swollen rectangular structure of the Loetz form tapering to a circular neck and everted rim.

C 1901

Height 25cms.

Signature. Unsigned.

Stock No. 386

PRICE: SOLD



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CLASSIC LOETZ VASE IN THE PHANOMEN GENRE

A 'classic' Loetz vase standing on a flaring foot, with broad shoulders, narrowed cylinder neck and flaring rim.

The vase with a Candia, Crete green ground has the famous Loetz Phanomen Genre 6893 décor where the glass has been drawn into a wave decoration with a ribbed mould. This décor was available in many colours.

C1898

Height 23.5cms.

Signature. Unsigned.

Stock No. 385

PRICE: SOLD

A LOETZ CANDIA GOLD PAPILLON VASE OF ORGANIC FORM WITH 'VESUVIAN' TRAILS

The twisted organic form of this Loetz vase with applied 'Vesuvian' tear drop trails is attributed to Koloman Moser.

The ground colour of the glass is a pale gold onto which has been applied a Candia gold Papillon iridescence with a Candia Silberiris finish to the Vesuvian trails.

C 1900

Height 19.5cms.

Signature. Unsigned.

Stock No. 057

PRICE: SOLD

EXCEEDINGLY RARE 'ACID CUT BACK' LOETZ VASE ATTRIBUTED TO KOLOMAN MOSER

An exceedingly rare Loetz vase with silver-blue 'Silberiris' décor acid cut back to a translucent green ground.

The formalised semi-geometric acid cut back design is attributed to Koloman Moser.

C1902

Height 15cms.

Signature. Unsigned.

Stock No. 290

PRICE: SOLD

A LOETZ MINIATURE 'SILBERIRIS' VASE

A rare Loetz miniture vase with an incredibly reflective 'Silberiris' décor in silver-blue, green.

Loetz produced a range of miniatures with virtually all their décors in a variety of shapes and styles and often with applied feet or handles in a contrasting décor.

Sometimes described as 'Salesman Samples', these are rare items but they are too prolific to be only produced as samples. Indeed, LIBERTY & Co on Regent's Street sold Loetz miniatures with cork stoppers in each one as perfume bottles and examples can still be found with a LIBERTY label attached to the bottom of the vase. Doubtless other shops throughout Europe retailed them in similar fashion as miniature vases have always been a popular addition to a collection.
c 1904
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Height 4cms.

Signed. Unsigned.

Stock No. 498

PRICE: SOLD

A CLASSIC BLUE PAPILLON LOETZ VASE WITH APPLIED FOLIAGE SILVER DÉCOR

The classic 'Persian Rose Water Pourer' Loetz vase with blue 'Papillon' iridescence on a green ground overlaid with applied silver décor in the form of stylised 'whiplash' artnouveau foliage fronds.

The Loetz 'Persian Rose Water Pourer' vase is a classic and much sought-after form, further enhanced here with the application of high grade silver décor.

C 1900

Height 24.5cms.

Signature. Glass Unsigned. Silver marked 995.

Stock No. 398

PRICE: SOLD



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A SMALL CANDIA GOLD SILBERIRIS LOETZ VASE WITH APPLIED SILVER DÉCOR

A free form organic Loetz small cabinet vase with the 'Candia' gold, 'Silberiris' smooth surface iridescence overlaid with applied silver décor. This is probably the smallest vase of the Loetz inventory to receive applied silver.

The Loetz Candia Silberiris décor was a popular surface finish for the rare and much sought after technique of applied silver decoration. The silver is invariably of a high quality as this is easier to work on glass.

This applied silver in a floral design with art nouveau whiplash forms is typical of silver work applied in America on vases acquired directly from the Loetz factory. The market for these vases was primarily in America; very few silver overlay Loetz vases were sold in England.

C 1900

Height 9cms.

Signature. Unsigned.

Stock No. 150

PRICE: SOLD

A VERY RARE CYTISUS LOETZ VASE OVELAYED WITH SILVER DÉCOR

A classic shaped small Loetz cabinet vase in the rare CYTISUS iridescence overlaid with applied silver décor.

The Loetz CYTISUS décor was a rare iridescence developed in 1900 - 1902 when the Loetz designers were experimenting with numerous new colours and surface finishes. The rich blue ground spotted in silvery blue and rising to a pale peach colouration in the neck of the vase lends itself well to silver overlay décor.

The majority of the applied silver décor found on LOETZ vases was executed in America on vases acquired directly from the Loetz factory. European applied silver work was often of a cubist style while American work was frequently more floral and typically with art nouveau whiplash forms. The silver on this vase is of the highest standard (999 parts to 1000) and bears the American marks of the Alvin Corporation.

C 1902

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Height 13cms.

Signatures. Glass ~ Unsigned. Silver ~ Marked '104 999 / 1000 FINE' with Alvin Co. stamp.

Stock No. 459

PRICE: SOLD

A RARE VESUVIAN LOETZ VASE OVELAYED WITH SILVER DÉCOR

A rare miniature Loetz cabinet vase in the VESUVIAN form with cobalt 'Silberiris' iridescence overlaid with applied silver décor.

The Loetz VESUVIAN form produces a dramatic organic vessel when overlaid with silver. Unusually, this small 'Vesuvian' vase has no other overlay silver work except on the volcanic lava drops which vividly contrast with the deep cobalt blue 'Silberiris' iridescence of the glass.

The heavy silver overlay on this Loetz vase carries an unidentified makers' mark at the neck and the inscription 'STERLING' indicating high quality silver. The silver work was probably executed in America. c 1902Height 7.5cms.

Signatures. Glass ~ Unsigned. Silver ~ Marked 'STERLING' with unidentified makers' stamp.

Stock No. 458

PRICE:SOLD

A CANDIA GOLD SILBERIRIS LOETZ VASE WITH APPLIED SILVER DÉCOR

A free form organic Loetz cabinet vase with the 'Candia' gold, 'Silberiris' smooth surface iridescence overlaid with applied silver décor.

The Loetz Candia Silberiris décor was a popular surface finish for the rare and much sought after technique of applied silver decoration.

Some Loetz vases with applied silver décor were executed in Europe but the majority of the work was done in America on vases acquired directly from the Loetz factory. European applied silver work was often of a cubist or geometric style while American work was frequently floral and typically with art nouveau whiplash forms as can be seen in this example.

C 1900


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Height 11.5cms.

Signature. Unsigned.

Stock No. 206

PRICE:SOLD

AN UNUSUAL MINIATURE PAIR OF LOETZ 'NAUTILUS' VASES

A rare and unusual pair of Loetz 'Nautilus' décor vases.

The ground of the matching pair of frosted clear vases has a moulded surface to which is applied a group of highly iridescent button prunts.

C 1902

Height 7cms.

Signature. Unsigned.

Stock No. 125

PRICE: SOLD