François-Théodore Legras - Vase (2) - Beaugency - Marbled...

For sale here as well as our family heritage, an exquisite, matching pair of antique Art Nouveau vases (pendants) from the glassworks of François-Théodore Legras (Saint-Denis, France, period ca. 1900–1910). It is the Beaugency model in a rare, splendid color variant. The vases captivate with their red-marbled opaline glass imitation (Clutha glass style), where the organic nuances in the glass flow elegantly into one another. The upper part and the neck are adorned with a surrounding, hand-painted gold enamel decoration in the form of typical Art Nouveau volutes and geometrico-floral ornaments. Notably, the excellently preserved original signature “Leg.” (abbreviation for Legras) in gold enamel on the base of both vases. Details & Features: • Artist/Manufacturer: François-Théodore Legras (1839–1916) • Era: Art Nouveau (ca. 1900–1910) • Model: Beaugency • Material: marbled glass with gold enamel painting • Signature: On the base signed with “Leg.” • Object type: Pair of vases / matching pieces (pendants) Condition: Good, age-appropriate condition. The glass shows no chips, flakes or hairline cracks, only a little wear to the gold decoration in places. Height 25 cm, max. diameter 10 cm, diameter at the top 7 cm-

Estimate:£232.4

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