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Antique Bohemian Pair Red Gilt Gold Glass Vases

$24,950.97per set
£18,000per set
€21,423.76per set
CA$34,559.57per set
A$34,648.57per set
CHF 20,078.60per set
MX$423,378.29per set
NOK 232,682.38per set
SEK 237,607.71per set
DKK 160,136.53per set

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Antique Bohemian Pair Red Gilt Gold Glass Vases Bohemian, Late 19th Century Height 60cm, diameter 28cm Created during the final decades of the nineteenth century, this striking pair of Bohemian vases reflects the height of Central Europe’s glassmaking achievement — an era when advancing industrial methods enhanced, rather than replaced, exceptional artistic craftsmanship. Produced in Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic), such works were celebrated internationally for their ability to combine technical innovation with lavish decorative design. Formed as a harmonious duo, one vase appears in a rich ruby tone while its companion displays a slightly softer crimson hue. Both examples showcase the refined art of overlay, or cased glass, in which a vibrant coloured layer is expertly fused over a clear crystal foundation. This demanding process produces exceptional depth of colour, glowing translucency, and subtle tonal gradation. Their gently lobed silhouettes and faceted contours catch and refract light beautifully, creating movement across the surface while remaining visually anchored by well-balanced pedestal bases. Each vase was mouth-blown and carefully finished by hand. Further embellishment comes in the form of applied gilding — scrolling foliage and delicate floral ornament executed using traditional enamel techniques and kiln firing, ensuring enduring brilliance. The decorative vocabulary reflects the nineteenth century’s fascination with historic revival styles, blending Neoclassical inspiration with elements reminiscent of the Louis XIV aesthetic. Dating to approximately 1880–1900, the pair likely emerged from one of the region’s leading workshops at a time when Bohemian glasshouses were at the forefront of European decorative arts. Conceived as statement pieces rather than purely utilitarian vessels, these vases would have graced refined interiors as symbols of taste and prosperity. Both elegant and richly ornamental, they remain highly desirable to collectors of nineteenth-century European glass and decorative arts, offering visual impact as well as historical interest.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Diameter: 11.03 in (28 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 180331stDibs: LU956348971792

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