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Londonloetzl…'s loves177 of 676Cut, Etched, Enameled, and Gilded Cobalt Crystal Vase - Goldberg?30 inch tall Le Verre Francais vase,unknown decor name
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    Posted 11 years ago

    beyemvey
    (214 items)

    This is a relatively early piece by Zweifel, signed and dated March, 1982. Unlike much of his work from this era, instead of a dark amber base glass, clear glass was used. The swirling pulled iridescent bands are almost hypnotic in effect. This large vase or bottle stands 9 inches tall, and the bulbous portion is approximately 6 inches in diameter. The base is ground flat. A fine example of 1980s studio glass!

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    1. dlfd911 dlfd911, 11 years ago
      I used to collect his glass and had several pieces. Very original style, unlike anyone else. There's no mistaking his work.
    2. beyemvey beyemvey, 11 years ago
      Thanks guys, this is my fourth work by Zweifel. I like his style in the sense that he combines modern elements with aspects of nouveau/deco era works, such as iridescence, feathering, and shapes. I believe this shape shares some of the same inspiration as this much earlier Rindskopf piece... http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPECTACULAR-ART-NOUVEAU-RINDSKOPF-IRIDESCENT-ART-GLASS-VASE-LOETZ-BOHEMIAN-/360531088630?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53f153d4f6
    3. epson233 epson233, 11 years ago
      stunning piece!!!!
    4. epson233 epson233, 11 years ago
      what's the story on the vase that is under your posting name -- very pretty -- am particularly partial to peacocks -- looks like a real treasure -- hope you will share some info on it
    5. AmberRose AmberRose, 11 years ago
      Swirly swirly goodness
    6. beyemvey beyemvey, 11 years ago
      Epson, that's one of my favorite items, but I'm not 100% certain of the attribution. I sent photos to Moser KArlsbad, but they said it was not their work. A glass collector friend told me she thinks it is by Goldberg, and had a photo from a book to back it up. The vase is a very heavy cobalt crystal with walls about 1/4" thick. It is cut, etched, enameled, and gilded. There are four panels with colorful birds... the peacock, a parrott, a hummingbird, and a bird of paradise. About 7" tall. I will post a write up under Bohemian.

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