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Beautiful and relatively rare enamel and “Zypernglaser” art glass vase designed by Max Rade in symbolist style and executed by Glasfabrik Fritz Heckert (Petersdorf, Germany; circa 1898). Rade’s enamel work features an interesting mix of Egyptian and traditional Art Nouveau floral motifs that is rife with symbolism. The vase has a polished pontil and fired rim. Dimensions: 5.25”(H) x 3.25”(W).
Though unsigned, this vase is decidedly a Max Rade designed Heckert piece, as it is illustrated in the Passau Glass Museum catalog; though in a different base colored glass (see Das Bohmische Glas, Band V, pg. 63, fig. V.84). PM notes associated with that vase example indicate that this sphinx/poppy motif is production #495/10. Josephinehutte reportedly made the “Zypernglaser” for Fritz Heckert and supplied it from 1881-1910.
Max Rade (1840 - 1917), a well-known professor at the Art Academy in Dresden, provided designs for Glasfabrik Fritz Heckert from 1898 to 1900. This vase is an example of his earliest work for the company and reflects a series of vases all with mixed mythological and traditional Art Nouveau / Jugendstil motifs.
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Nice example!
Thanks. What's interesting is the text from the PM catalog, which indicates that these vases were mold blown. But, if this was the case, then why the polished pontil and fired rim?
A lot of fine glass, including Loetz was mold blown in the initial steps of production. That really has no bearing on whether it will have a fired rim and pontil. It was a way of keeping production shapes/heights/width stable on a daily basis.
So, what was the purpose of the pontil on the mold blown vases? I've seen mold blown without pontils on cheaper pieces. Was the pontil only necessary to fire the rim on vases like mine above where additional glass or material application is not necessary to the decor?
I have some old production diagrams I will send you when I get a chance. Theres too much to describe here.
Cool. Thanks, Tony.
Beautiful vase and very informative description its history and makers. Thanks for sharing it with us. BTW, if you have Cantz's book on Loetz pg 346 & 347 includes a pictoral description showing how Loetz made blew & decorated a PG 691/PN 691.
Boy, that's a sore subject with me. I've been looking for a copy of Cantz for months! Impossible to find these days without paying $500...which is insane.
Fabulous vase!
I'm looking for links: Sphinx (Phix) and poppies?
Is it an emblem of Thebes?
The Centaur and a red lily?
Diana (Artemis) and Blueten?
And about the "Cantz" .... I agree totally.
You forgot the Pearl of Wisdom under the Sphinx paw. Additionally, the neck is decorated with a stylized version of the Eye of Horus. It's clear that Rade knew his mythology, probably a byproduct his experiencing the Egyptian Revival period.
very beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!