A Loetz iridescent vase, Austrian, circa 1900
Estimate $1,000 – $1,500
THE HANS & GETRUD MUELLER COLLECTION, SYDNEY
the flared cylindrical glass body internally decorated with multi-coloured threads, inscribed 'Loetz / Austria'
14 cm high
- Lot Sold $1,700 (Hammer Price)
- $2,074 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Raffan & Kelaher, Sydney, 23 April 1984, lot 608
Mr Hans Mueller and Mrs Gertrud Mueller, Sydney, acquired from the above
Condition Report
Two aberations to the iridescent finish to the top side of the rim, which appear to have occurred during the manufacturing process. Top rim generally good. Light wear to the iridescent glaze on the body, one patch more pronounced, however glaze generally intact. Medium to heavy wear to the glaze to the underside. Factory marks clear.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
