Western European Art Glass and Ceramics

Vase "Greek Frieze"

    Vase "Greek Frieze"

    France, Paris

    1927

    Argy-Rousseau Gabriel

    Multicolor glass; pâte-de-verre

    Height: 24 cm

    Marks: Cameo-pressed mark "G. Argy-Rousseau" on the body. "FRANCE" on the base.

    further...

    The vase features a classical amphora silhouette with gently flared circular rim on a flat base, crafted from multicolour glass using the pâte-de-verre (glass paste) technique. The central part of the body is adorned with relief frieze running around its circumference, depicting a Greek meander pattern in emerald and blue shades. The entire surface of thevase is covered with a rhythmic relief pattern mimicking scales or fine waves.

    minimize...

    5398MC1481/ДПИ