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Two Bohemian opaline glass vases with painted cherub scenes

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Two Bohemian opaline glass vases with painted cherub scenes
Bohemian, 19th Century
Height 46cm, diameter 22cm

These elegant vases are testament to the quality of Bohemian glass-making in the 19th Century. Bohemia (now a part of the Czech Republic) was famous for its glassware since the Renaissance, but it was in the second half of the 19th Century that production really took off. In this period, finely coloured, painted, etched and enamelled glass pieces were exported from Bohemia across the world, where they were purchased by royalty, nobility, and other members of the social elite.

This pair of opaline (opaque) glass vases will make a beautiful addition to a well-furnished interior. They feature tall, slender cylindrical necks, decorated with parcel gilt, light pink geometric patterns. Lower down, the vases’ bulbous white bodies have been carefully hand-painted with playful depictions of winged putti, surrounded by colourful (pink, blue and red) scrolls, and flowering foliage. The vases are set on short circular white feet, which are encircled by gilt bands.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Opaline glass.
Styles / Movements:	Bohemian
Dealer Reference #:	15984
Incollect Reference #:	531037

Dimensions

H.	18.11 in;	Diam.	8.66 in;
H.	46 cm;	Diam.	22 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.