Pioneer in Iridescent Glass and Global Recognition
The renowned Glashütte Johann Loetz Witwe, founded in 1836 in Klostermühle, Czech Republic, became one of the most influential glass manufacturers of its era. Notably, under the visionary leadership of Max Ritter von Spaun and with artistic input from acclaimed designers like Koloman Moser, Loetz achieved international renown. This was largely due to their groundbreaking experiments with iridescent and decorative glass techniques. Consequently, their success reached a peak during their remarkable participation at the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1900. Here, Loetz was honored with a prestigious gold medal, primarily for their revolutionary glass art, especially objects in the Phänomen Genre style, including this Phänomen Genre 1/64.
This significant recognition firmly established their reputation as pioneers of iridescent glass. As a result, Loetz’s creations attracted global attention from both collectors and art connoisseurs, ensuring their enduring legacy in the world of decorative arts.
Johann Loetz Witwe – Phänomen Genre 1/64 – Cobalt
This extraordinary Art Nouveau vase, crafted by Johann Loetz Witwe, is executed in a rare Phänomen Genre 1/64. Importantly, this design is based on the successful Phänomen Genre 1/4 but notably distinguishes itself through a deep, vibrant cobalt blue glass base. Loetz artglass like this exemple embodies Loetz’s artistic innovation and technical mastery and is considered a pinnacle of iridescent glass production in the Austrian Art Nouveau period.
The design of this vase is masterfully composed: elegant red glass threads swirl around the rich cobalt blue base, creating a dynamic visual effect. The characteristic “tadpoles” – elongated, decorative shapes resembling tadpoles – are crafted from purple glass and enhanced with vertically applied iridescent silver bands. This finishing touch creates a magical interplay of colors and light reflections, revealing a different brilliance from every angle.
The vase is signed with a wheel-engraved “Loetz austria” mark on the pontil, confirming both its authenticity and value as an exceptional work of art. This illustrates Loetz’s unparalleled vision in glass artistry. For this reason, it is a highly sought-after piece for Art Nouveau enthusiasts and collectors.The success at the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1900 was a turning point in the recognition of their craftsmanship, making objects like this vase enduring symbols of artistic excellence.
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