Loetz bohemian glass book

A collection of art glass by loetz, kralik, pallmekoenig and rindskopf, as well. This website is an hommage to the many bohemian glass factories that operated at the turn of the 20th century. Loetz or moser rare 12 jeweled glass vase all antique. In the complex and confusing world of vintage art glass where attribution of unsigned examples is often difficult, the adage a picture is worth a thousand words applies. Make offer antique art nouveau jugendstil bohemian loetz candia silberiris glass vase 1. Candia phenomen gre 6893 rare tulip vase by loetz and. Scroll through the thumbnails shown in the decors az section and find the decor, papillon then click on the thumbnail. The lamp is 17 12 inches 44,5 cm tall to the bulbholder and has an 8inch 20 cm square base. The usage of floral motives is quite typical for the viennese artist franz hofstotter. The glass is in loetzs ausfuhrung 226 decor please refer to page 263 of rickes book, loetz bohemian glass 18801940 for this decor. Identifying loetz art glass this section contains various articles on how to identify loetz art glass including articles on identifying early loetz decors, loetz colors, color variables, loetz signatures and marks, and the process of identifying and documenting shapes. The firm of johann loetz witwe known universally as loetzwas the most highly regarded artglass manufacturer in.

Category early 1900s austrian art nouveau antique loetz glass vases. Encouraged by the success of loetz, numerous other bohemian manufacturers were active in the production of art nouveau glass. Loetz glassworks was established in austria in 1840 and eventually produced great art nouveau glass to rival tiffany and others. Antique bohemian loetz type green iridescent art glass vase twisted diamond patt. Loetz glassworks was established in austria in 1840 and eventually. Vintage antique bohemian czech cobalt blue glass vase by. Tiffany and though this was a great commercial success, he also wanted to lift up the companys artistic reputation.

It is widely believed that glass workers from loetz and other bohemian. This is in the loetz series ii design book ref ii7471 for 1910 and made for max emanuel, around 5 inches high. Waltraud neuwirth czech art glass bibliography with references to other related art glass. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. The vase has an elaborate decoration of hand painted bows, garlands, flowers and leaves. Lotz or loetz depending on the language you desire bohmisches. New listing loetz kralik threaded green art glass metal mounted bowl w handle art nouveau. 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. It was freshtothemarket and estimated reasonably, with commensurate results. Loetz was the premier bohemian art glass manufacturer during the art nouveau period or jugendstil, as it was called in germanspeaking countries from roughly 1890 to 1920.

There can be up to three levels of information for each decor. To learn more, our antique collector bookstore lists only the best collector books and price. The kralik glassworks, full name wilhelm kralik sohne, was originally founded by josef meyr in 1815, in bohemia. Founded in 1840 by johann loetz in what is now the czech republic, the company became known for its innovative techniques, organic forms, and bold use of color. When josef died, his son jan took over the company. Kralik glass identification guide glass encyclopaedia. Loetz was the premier bohemian glass works during this period. Antique czech loetz era silver overlay tango art glass decanter vase. See more ideas about glass, glass art and art nouveau. You couldnt find it in the countries themselves, but you could find the books and visit the museums.

While e ach book stands alone in offering the collector important resource information about loetz art glass, i f this is your first loetz reference purchase, we would recommend starting with. I felt so lucky to get this book from the friends of the walnut creek library at a reasonable price. Antique loetz iridescent glass vase rare formosa variant art nouveau bohemian. This book is filled with examples, the vast majority in color, of loetz art glass. New listing fine antique nouveau loetz bohemian art glass iridescent threaded pinched vase. Neuwirth has no copies of the loetz austria books left. Defining reproduction, replica and vintage glass is a challenge in itself. Creating tableware and art glass pieces ranging from crystalline clarity to iridescent opacity, loetz became a worldrenowned producer whose name still excites glass enthusiasts today. The firm of johann loetz witwe known universally as loetz was the most highly regarded artglass manufacturer in bohemia in the latenineteenth and earlytwentieth centuries. Loetz glass collector eddy scheepers on the pride of bohemia. Many books about bohemian glass and art nouveau glass include information about lotz glass. Loetzwas the premier bohemian glass works during this period. However, after a very brief description of the early decors such papillon, i found the vast majority of this book to focus on the phanomen decor, with very little information on other decors, especially the earlier ones.

Most of the loetz glass in the sale was from a private connecticut collection. For more information about the content of these books go to identifying1 waltraud neuwirth catalogue of the exhibition loetz austria 1900 in the austrian museum of applied arts, vienna 23. Many of the loetz resource books listed below are out of print but all are highly. Get the best deals on art nouveau art glass when you shop the largest online selection at. Loetz the classic years dealers in glassware especially art nouveau glass, art deco glass, rene lalique, daum, moser and ikora. Books many of the loetz resource books listed below are out of print but all are highly recommended and worth adding to your library. Antiques, decorative art, glass, bohemian trocadero. Producing pieces for almost a century, loetz glass upheld the tradition of bohemian glassmaking excellence while also exploring innovative approaches to design. This book describes how online learning is being used in both k12 and higher education settings as well as in. Loetz was one of the leading bohemian art glass makers, working in the art nouveau era. It is also similar to a vase shown on the web site, photo 34. Loetz art glass bohemian art glass at its very best. We use the term replica to describe glass that is a copy of an older design, with no intent to deceive.

I am a huge fan of loetz but not a rich heiress so this my way of. Based in belgium, eddy can be contacted via his website, which is a member of our hall of fame. The loetz output had been very much influenced by the work of l. Loetz art glass bowl, floraform, spotted decoration, tiffany style iridescent finsih, 6 12. Tango glass is a minefield many bohemian manufacturers made this brightly colored glass, including loetz see as examples ausfuehrungen 157, 162, 166, 181 and 216 in the decors index. Loetz glass collector eddy scheepers on the pride of. The tulpid form and the strong, highly iridescent yellow color make this vase an extraordinary eyecatcher. The decors index az section is the core of this site. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support. Bohemian glassworks johann loetz witwe vase unknown decor circa 1900 mouthblown iridescent glass in the year 1900, the company johann loetzwitwe klostermuhle achieved their inte. Covers the history of bohemian glass over almost 3 centuries. Like its near contemporary, the american firm tiffany, loetz created jugendstil glass.