Description:

Loetz iridescent glass vase.
Elegant vase in mouth-blown glass with a wavy flaring rim and a slender, curving body. The surface displays a strong iridescent effect in vivid green tones with bluish nuances at the base. The scalloped rim and vibrant colour play are characteristic of Loetz production in the 1920s, when decorative silhouettes and metallic sheen remained central to the glassworks’ aesthetic.

Origin: Bohemia.
Material: Glass.
Dimensions: H. 12 cm, D. 10 cm.
Period: 1920s.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.

Bio:
Johann Loetz Witwe was founded in 1836 by Johann Eisner in Klostermühle in southern Bohemia, now part of the Czech Republic. In 1851 the glassworks was acquired by Susanne Loetz, widow of Johann Loetz, together with her husband Frank Gerstner, and she significantly expanded the company. Under the direction of Maximilian von Spaun, the factory gained international recognition around 1900 for its iridescent glass, including the celebrated Phänomen series, which won Grand Prix awards in Paris in 1900 and St. Louis in 1904. After financial difficulties, fires and changes in ownership, production continued into the twentieth century before the glassworks finally closed in 1947.