Book on moser bohemian art glass

It is also similar to a vase shown on the web site, photo 34. The group includes an amber colored glass with an enameled floral design all over. Amazon friese lamp base amber glass with cut facets engraved signature as shown made in cecho slovakia moser karlsbad, ca. Antique pieces in this genre most often consist of a classic vase form that has been handworked and sometimes deformed into swirling, organiclooking shapes like seashells, flowers, and tree trunks. Bohemianczech art glass collection collectors weekly. Antiques, decorative art, glass, bohemian trocadero.

For sale antique bohemian art glass by loetz, moser, harrach, lobmeyr,kralik, rindskopf, meyrs neffe, lobmeyr and others. A fine pair of cameo cut and intaglio engraved glass vases in emerald green with scalloped mouth over designs of forest scenes with a pond and intaglio ducks in stages of flight raised on lobed foot further decorated with leafy foliage. Defining reproduction, replica and vintage glass is a challenge in itself. Bohemian art glass was made in and around the presentday czech republic during the art nouveau or jugendstil era.

The newer book has full page photos of much more exotic works of glass. Antiques, decorative art, glass, bohemian offered for sale on trocadero internet antique mall. He was formally trained as a painter and engraver, but founding the moser glass company which thrived under his keen business sense is what he is remembered for today. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. See more ideas about glass, glass art and antique glass. Make offer moser crystal eternity amber vase art glass signed panel cut 4. Their books collectible bohemian glass 18801940 and collectible bohemian glass vol ii, 19151945 are standard references on the subject.

Mention czech glass today and most collectors automatically think of the bright colors and art deco shapes made between 1918 and 1938. Bohemian art glass lily of the valley vase by moser, early cent. Moser czechoslavakian bohemian and mosertype art glass all glass on this page is available at star center antique mall in snohomish, washington. An experienced engraver, ludwig moser was licensed to decorate and sell glassware, but not yet to produce his own glass, so at first, he decorated blanks supplied by other factories, including loetz, kralik, harrach, and. This revised, updated edition of moser artistry in glass contains chapters from the first book, additional text on postwwii production. The footed glass has a framed area printed faintly with friedrichroda, which is an area situated at the north foot of. Most of the items shown in these sections are from our past sales. We use the term replica to describe glass that is a copy of an older design, with no intent to deceive the buyerusually there is some small difference between them. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, fine tableware manufacturers commonly delivered orders to clients in luxurious cases made of fine leathers, fabrics and wood. Lovely large size moser bohemian glass overlay vase featuring a fluted top and bottom, with gold scrolling throughout. Moser cranberry enameled art glass miniature chalice form vase. Information on the symposium organized by the institute of the theory and history of art of the czechoslovak academy of sciences, sept. Lambert midcentury modern glass in america by dean six english hardcover book free. Get the best deal for moser art glass from the largest online selection at.

It was more than 160 years ago that gifted czech engraver ludwig moser breathed life into moser crystal and in doing so enchanted the world. New and old marks on glass from eastern europe including loetz, moser, czech. Adolf beckert art nouveau artistic ausfuhrung ausstellung austrian bakalowits sohne barlach heuer bohemian bolek candia colored glass colorless crystal smooth cutout paper patterns dark blue decorative variations dekor eduard prochaska enamel etched firm form and decoration franz hofstotter glass designs glass objects glass pieces glassware. The gorgeous dark green glass is fitted with opaque panels pain. During this period moser was solely concerned with the decoration of glass, the glass blanks being bought in from other manufactories, such as meyrs neffe and kralik. Bohemian art nouveau blue and green art glass vase with applied salamander by moser, c. Moser glass is a study in detail and superior quality, noted for its precisely executed decoration as seen in. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. The date is in the first quarter of the 20th century, circa 1919 to 1922. Bohemian signed moser art glass small amethyst vase w band of gilded figures c 1918 1922, price. Details about antique moser cranberry art glass vase mary.

This book is an educational volume with 170 superb color photos of one of the finest collections of moser glass rarities in the world, collected by george and annette klabin. Loetz or moser rare 12 jeweled glass vase all antique. Bohemian art glass was made in and around the presentday czech republic. Moser glass identification guide glass encyclopaedia. Moser glass is rarely found in museums as it was sold to affluent people who displayed it in their homes. Moser crystal eternity amber vase art glass signed panel cut 4. History of moser glass karlsbad enamelled antique coloured. An experienced engraver, ludwig moser was licensed to decorate and sell glassware, but not yet to produce his own glass, so at first, he decorated blanks supplied by other factories, including loetz, kralik, harrach, and meyrs neffe. When one refers to bohemian art glass, it is not the culture of the in america, but rather romanian art and glass of the early century. Enamelled glass legras fritz heckert theresienthal antique art nouveau and art deco glass specialist dealer based in london. Most of the pieces in this book have never appeared. Vintage bohemian glass bottle hand painted decanter signed by the artist czechoslovakian moser style enameled peasant folk art scene 845 whenoldandnewcollide 5 out of 5. Set on ornate gilded brass mounts, this set of vases is crafted of the finest bohemian glass. Antique art glass, bohemian glass, glass vase, moser m.

Excellent condition with no chips, damages or repairs. A stepped foot completed this extraordinary design. Moser is one of the most collected of 20th century decorative glass and has been. Perfect for novice and advanced collectors, this book catalogues some of the greatest treasures of moser glass from the period of 1880s to early 1900s. Just what is a book on british victorian glass design doing in a czech glass. Antique art glass, bohemian art glass, antique moser. From the very beginning he worked with traditional glassmaking technology, but it was above all his talent and art that gave the collections their uniqueness and beauty. Bohemian glassworkers discovered potash combined with chalk created a clear colourless glass that was more stable than glass from italy. Later, the firm would also become known for its sparkling cut crystal, which was produced without the use of lead. Rather than list them separately, i am listing them together.

Moser glass is the legacy of ludwig moser 18331916, a jewish artist from the czech republic then known as bohemia. Browse here to learn all about the legacy of moser glass. Modern spanish glass often confused with moser real or repro. Pair of moser artist signed clear amber glass vases with very detailed handpainting, thread. Vintage bohemian green art glass moser hand painted pitcher. Moser karlsbad art glass vase, bohemian, czechoslovakia. With artistic claims reinforced by intensive contacts with the viennese art scene, loetz built up an extensive and diversified product line, to international renown. But that time period and those pieces represent only a fraction of the centurieslong tradition of glass making in eastern europe. This small vase has cut faceted sides and an acid etched gold metal frieze of amazon women warriors. Moser perfected numerous coldworking techniques, from engraving and carving to gilding and painting. Real or repro is an industry resource powered by a vetted marketplace of dealers and winner of numerous. Get the best deals on moser art glass when you shop the largest online. Make offer vintage bohemian art glass moser pink faceted vase czech cut josef hoffmann deco antique moser pedestal glass bowl, engraved with fanciful birds eur 86.

Vases centerpieces with ribbon flower vases still life. Get the best deals on vintage original moser art glass when you shop. Brief information about the symposium on bohemian art nouveau glass. Antique victorian glass bohemian moser enameled gilt 6 pitcher. Made in czecho slovakia moser karlsbad and numbered. We have been trading in glass since 1981 and stock pieces by lalique, galle, daum, loetz, and others. We present to you this incredible antique moser karlsbad bohemian art glass box, in a lidded form with four applied glass feet. Stunning antique bohemian moser lilac and gold glass enamelled bowl. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Johann loetz witwe, the most productive art glass manufacturer in bohemia in the late ninteenth and early twentieth centuries, owed its success to the sophisticated stained glass work it created in historic designs. A selection of victorian bohemian glass tableware, in the manner of moser. This glass contained no lead as is commonly suspected. This elegant glass is gently shaded, with a bright cranberry hue at the rim shading to clear.

Bohemian art glass tableware, in the manner of moser ebth. Moser mary gregory sapphire blue box with brass mounts. The first book has smaller photos with dark backdrops which make the details obscure. Robert and deborah truitt are leading experts on czech glass. This exceptional 3piece glass set by moser, the renowned glassworks, displays their famous enamelgilt oak leaves and acorns decoration set against a deep cranberry background. Art nouveau flower form drinking glasses at the dawn of the twentieth century and the height of the jugendstil and art nouveau periods a new genre of drinking glass blossomed in a small area of bohemia centred in austria. In the 16th century the term bohemian crystal was used for the first time to distinguish its qualities from glass made elsewhere. When one refers to bohemian art glass, it is not the culture of the in america, but rather romanian art. Modern enamel decorated glass from spain is increasingly being confused with products. Featuring a deep ocean blue bohemian moser art glass perfume bottle with a hand painted raised enamel fish, lily pad and leaves. Luxury bohemian crystal glass from the worldrenowned moser glassworks a wide range of handmade crystal products. The goblets shapely form is adorned with an exotic motif, composed of textured and beaded flowers, jeweled swags and applied floral buttons. This number of the magazine was almost entirely devoted to czech jugendstil and i think it does contain the seeds of much of what its contributors wrote later. It is in deep amethyst translucent glass, and acid carved with a carved and gold accented classical frieze below the rim and in the center.

Moser was given independence from crystalex in 1988 and became sklarna moser, then moser a. Moser was also influenced by european art movements and produced designs inspired by european baroque works, japanese ceramics and islamic goldsmiths. Celebrated for centuries as some of the most exceptional of european glasswork, bohemian glass is arguably most acclaimed today for its late 19th and early 20thcentury production. The company is known for manufacturing stemware, decorative glassware such as vases, ashtray, candlestick, glass gifts and various art engravings. These color pages reflect an impressive bohemian and czechoslovakian repertoire including. The cases provided a grand method of presentation as well as storage.