Johann Loetz Witwe
Johann Loetz Witwe is a celebrated name in Jugendstil glass art. It is renowned for innovations in color, form, and decoration. Founded in 1836 in Klostermühle, Bohemia, the glassworks rose to fame around 1900. Its Phänomen Genre series earned international acclaim. These vases featured iridescent finishes, bold colors, and dynamic patterns like waves, stripes, and dots. Inspired by Art Nouveau, the designs embodied organic elegance. Collaborations with Koloman Moser pushed artistic boundaries. Loetz pieces captured the era’s fascination with movement and light. Today, they are highly sought after for their beauty and craftsmanship.
Undocumented Phänomen genre
This exceptional vase, crafted by Johann Loetz Witwe in 1902, stands as a rare and undocumented example within the Phänomen Genre series. Phänomen Genre is a series that is celebrated for its intricate surface treatments and iridescent finishes. The Phänomen Genre vases, introduced in 1898, represent the pinnacle of Jugendstil glass design, characterized by the extraordinary technical and artistic innovations of the Loetz glassworks.
Streifen und Flecken variant – argus
This vase is blown with meticulous precision, features a striking metallic-red ground color that exudes a deep, luxurious vibrancy. Vertical cobalt lines accentuate the vase’s elegant form, while fused dots punctuate the surface, creating a dynamic visual rhythm. Delicate iridescent threads shimmer and shift in the light, adding a layer of ethereal beauty. This design is a remarkable example of the “Streifen und Flecken” attributed to Koloman Moser variant, where the interplay of lines and spots creates a rich, textured surface.
Of particular interest is the combination of the “Argus” oval element—originally associated with Koloman Moser—with these intricate decors, showcasing the innovative blending of design elements typical of the Loetz factory. The year of its creation, 1902, adds to the vase’s rarity, as many of the paper patterns from this period were lost in a tragic fire at the Loetz factory, making surviving examples like this one especially valuable.
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