Cameo Glass Vase with Poppy Motif
Decorative art; blown glass vase with cameo relief • Attributed to the Le Verre Français line produced by Charder - Schneider (Charles Schneider)
Style & Movement
Art Deco / late Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) influence
Medium & Technique
Cased glass (multi-layered art glass); acid-etched cameo technique and wheel-carving
Creation Period
Early 20th century, circa 1910-1925
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 15-20 cm in height; squat bulbous format with a wide shoulder and flared rim
Subject Description
Stylized floral composition featuring vibrant red poppies with dark violet or blue stems and leaves against a mottled orange and yellow ground
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; visible shelf wear on base and minor surface residue
Estimated Market Value
$800 - $1,500 USD
Auction Estimate
$600 - $1,200 USD
Provenance History
Likely European origin (France); typically sourced from private estate collections or antique decorative arts markets
Art Historical Significance
Represents the height of French commercial art glass in the Interwar period; Schneider's Le Verre Français was instrumental in transitioning glass design from ornate Art Nouveau to geometric Art Deco
Notable Features
High-contrast tri-color casing; distinctive stylized 'poppy' (Pavots) pattern which was a hallmark of the Schneider workshop's production
Condition Issues
Potential micro-scratching on the glass surface; possible accumulation of dust/oils; flea bites on the rim often occur but are not clearly visible here
Conservation Recommendations
Clean with distilled water and mild non-ionic detergent; avoid abrasive pads; display away from high-traffic vibration to prevent tipping