[1900, Legras] Art Nouveau vase, Legras, H. 19.5 cm, D. 24.5 cm, made of bright emerald glass. Techniques used: ...

[1900, Legras] Art Nouveau vase, Legras, H. 19.5 cm, D. 24.5 cm, made of bright emerald glass. Techniques used: etching and carving. The pattern is made using gilded enamel. Glass, bronze, minimal signs of use, slight abrasions of gilding on the edge (photo), no defects or restoration, collectible condition.

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The glass factory "Legras & Cie" was founded in 1864 by Auguste-Jean-François Legras. Many of the factory's works were inspired by the themes of Gallé. Since 1900, Legras began producing glass in the Art Nouveau style. Of the products of this time, the most interesting are the cameo-style vases and those decorated with enamel, which look like carved carnelian. They were made from several layers of opaque, beige-pink glass, on the outer layer of which a pattern of flowers (chrysanthemums, irises, etc.), fruits or seaweed was etched using hydrofluoric acid. At subsequent stages, this pattern was covered with enamel (green for the leaves, and red or brown (most often) for fruits and flowers) and vitrified in a furnace. In 1909, Auguste Legras retired, and production passed under the management of his son Charles. The company continued to produce Art Nouveau items. Among the most common items after 1909 were glass with etched designs, often on a transparent background with a "frosty pattern". Enamel and gilding were also often used. From 1914 to 1925, the Legras glass factory constantly expanded its product range, introducing unique features into the processing and decoration of the products. Also, working with one of the most famous designers, René Lallic, brought more and more fame to the Legras family. Of greatest interest to consumers were cameo vases (products made from multi-layered glass). During the First World War, the Legras glass production was closed, and since 1919 it has been produced under the Verreries de Saint-Denis brand.

Condition:

Very good