LOETZ, COBALT BLUE PAPILLON ART GLASS VASE, OUTSTANDING

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For is a lovely Art Glass Vase made by Loetz Klostermuehle of Bohemia which is now the modern day Czech Republic. The Pattern is called "Papillon" and the form is a Flower Vase. The Vase is a nice size as it stands 6 1/8" tall and has a diameter of 3 1/8" at its widest point. The bottom of the vase has a diameter of 2 3/4".

The Vase has an outstanding Cobalt Blue Papillon (OilSpot) Decoration. The elongated mottles are tightly packed next to each other in a vertical fashion. The iridescence is just outstanding as you can see vivid colors of Blue, Purple, and Fuchsia along with a Silvery Blue iridescence at the bottom. The Vase displays a very nice slightly tapered shape. It starts out wider at the top and tapers ever so slightly until it hits the bottom . The Bottom edge then flares out and rolls over and under. The Base Glass is Cobalt Blue.

The Vase is considered to be in excellent condition as there are no cracks, nicks, chips or dings. The Opening at the top has a nicely polished and and beveled top lip. The bottom does not have a counter sunk polished pontil. This means this vase was blown into a mold from the top then cut at the top and polished. This was very typical of your European Glass Houses to to this. The American Houses usually displayed a Counter Sunk and Polished Pontil with a fire polished rolled edge. The Vase is signed with an after market "Loetz Austria" signature mark. There is no doubt that this Vase was made by Loetz. This decor is a very well documented decor. The Vase is very clean outside and in and shows minimal signs of use.

This is one of the nicest Blue Papillon Decor Vases I have ever owned. The decoration is brilliant and well defined. I'm quite sure the buyer will be very pleased with their purchase. This Vase was made, circa 1899-1905 and is considered the early years for Loetz.