Pink Cased Glass Jack-in-the-Pulpit Vase
Decorative art, art glass vase • Likely Mid-Century Venetian (Murano) or American Art Glass (possibly Fenton or Viking Glass)
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Modern / Retro Decorative
Medium & Technique
Hand-blown cased glass; pink opaque glass layered with a clear glass exterior, featuring a ruffled 'Jack-in-the-Pulpit' style rim.
Creation Period
Mid-20th Century (Circa 1950s–1970s)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8-10 inches in height; globular/bulbous format.
Subject Description
The piece is an organic, globular-bodied vase with a short neck that flares into a dramatic ruffled rim. The rim curls over itself in a gesture reminiscent of a Jack-in-the-Pulpit flower. It focuses on the interplay of color and light through the thick clear casing over the pink core.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; the surface appears high-gloss with no visible chips, cracks, or significant abrasions from the provided perspective.
Estimated Market Value
$45 - $85 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $60 USD
Provenance History
Likely residential ownership; common as high-end giftware or collectibles during the mid-20th century. No visible labels or acid-etched marks are present in the image.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the popularization of 'art glass' for the middle-class home in the post-war era. While not a unique gallery piece, it demonstrates the technical skill of industrial glass blowers in creating complex, biomorphic shapes.
Notable Features
The 'cased' technique (layering colors) provides a depth of color that is more vibrant than solid tinted glass. The clear glass 'rigaree' or ruffles around the rim are meticulously hand-tooled while the glass was molten.
Condition Issues
Possible shelf wear on the base (not visible) and minor internal air bubbles (seeds) which are typical for hand-blown glass of this era.
Conservation Recommendations
Hand wash only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Avoid extreme temperature changes (thermal shock) and display away from high-traffic edges where it could be tipped.