Lot 021: Baccarat Painted Opaline Glass Vase, France, Late 19th Century

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A decorative Japanese-style ceramic vase from the mid-20th century, featuring a detailed hand-painted design of a bird perched on a branch amidst cherry blossoms and bamboo. A decorative Japanese-style ceramic vase from the mid-20th century, featuring a detailed hand-painted design of a bird perched on a branch amidst cherry blossoms and bamboo. - View 2 A decorative Japanese-style ceramic vase from the mid-20th century, featuring a detailed hand-painted design of a bird perched on a branch amidst cherry blossoms and bamboo. - View 3 A decorative Japanese-style ceramic vase from the mid-20th century, featuring a detailed hand-painted design of a bird perched on a branch amidst cherry blossoms and bamboo. - View 4 A decorative Japanese-style ceramic vase from the mid-20th century, featuring a detailed hand-painted design of a bird perched on a branch amidst cherry blossoms and bamboo. - View 5 A decorative Japanese-style ceramic vase from the mid-20th century, featuring a detailed hand-painted design of a bird perched on a branch amidst cherry blossoms and bamboo. - View 6 A decorative Japanese-style ceramic vase from the mid-20th century, featuring a detailed hand-painted design of a bird perched on a branch amidst cherry blossoms and bamboo. - View 7 A decorative Japanese-style ceramic vase from the mid-20th century, featuring a detailed hand-painted design of a bird perched on a branch amidst cherry blossoms and bamboo. - View 8

Description

An exquisite late 19th-century French opaline glass vase, attributed to Baccarat, featuring stunning hand-painted enamel decoration in the highly sought-after Japonisme style. This piece masterfully blends classical European glassmaking with the asymmetrical, nature-inspired aesthetics of the Meiji period that captivated late 1800s France. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid-20th Century * Material: Ceramic * Style: Japanese Revival / Orientalist * Features: Hand-painted bird and cherry blossom motif, textured glaze with gold accents. Condition: General wear consistent with age and use. The base is fitted with a protective felt pad. Interesting fact: * Japanese art, particularly during the Meiji period and beyond, heavily influenced Western decorative arts, leading to a 'Japonisme' craze that popularised motifs like cherry blossoms and birds. * The use of gold flecks in glazes, often known as Aventurine glaze or similar techniques, was a popular decorative element in ceramic production for added luxury. Use: Ideal for display in a living area or as part of a collection of oriental decorative arts.

Condition Report

General wear consistent with age and use. Minor surface abrasions.

Specifications

CategoryAntiques
Lot ReferenceLOT-021
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