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famatta127
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Cobalt blue Papillon happens to be my favorite. This fan shaped vase has extensive glass scaffolding at the base. Thats a tricky feature to add as the maker risks heat checks (cracks) as the glass body cools at a different rate than the applied threading. Executed to perfection here by the best craftsman at Loetz. The later deco period signature dates the vase after 1918.
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that is amazingly beautiful
Agree-- that is beautiful!
Outstanding!!!!!
The wonder-weave web snares the papillon. Amazing!
It may be Deco in time period BUT it looks very Art Nouveau to me. Reminds me of many Durand pieces I have that have Art Nouveau decorations on Deco shapes. Of course Victor Durand started in 1924 at the height of the Deco Movement.
wonderful!
WOW...That's all I can say just WOW !!
I have one in red...and there is one out there with the gold fan and cobalt piping.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55359589@N02/5134861814/in/set-72157625160772745
you are a great collector
SIGH.... such a gorgeous piece.. i think the blue is my fave!
ditto -- i'm right there with you gary on this one!!!! great post