378 - ART NOUVEAU / AESTHETIC MOVEMENT, PAIR OF ENAMELLED OPALINE-LINED GLASS VASES, CIRCA 1880–1900

ART NOUVEAU / AESTHETIC MOVEMENT, PAIR OF ENAMELLED OPALINE-LINED GLASS VASES, CIRCA 1880–1900 Pair of cased blown-glass vases, with an intense, glossy turquoise-blue outer layer and a white opaline lining visible along the upper rim. The necks are shaped into elaborate lobed, star-like forms inspired by organic floral motifs. The bodies are decorated with hand-painted polychrome enamels in slight relief, depicting large tiger lilies or white lilies with pink-shaded and white petals dotted with red, accompanied by sinuous stems and small golden inflorescences at the base. Textured gilding, applied in small stippled accents, highlights the lobes of the necks and the botanical details, beautifully catching the light. A small gilt mark or handwritten number on the reverse may correspond to a workshop or decorator’s reference, as sometimes found on French glassware, including pieces associated with the Saint-Denis glassworks (François-Théodore Legras / Mont Joye). H. 34 cm Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.