Auguste Jean Footed Glass Vase

An enamelled, gilded and applied art nouveau glass vase in Japanese Style by Auguste Jean, France, around 1880

Flattened ovoid vase realized in transparent blue glass. Fold over dripping rim and applied tear drop shaped ornaments, heat-enameled decoration with gilt enhancements and folded ribbons with Japanese ornamental details, surrounded by flowering sprigs.
Four applied legs support the body. The pontil is polished and marked in enamel “A Jean”. Rest of retailer’s paper label for O. MILET & C. MASSIER, 36, AVENUE DE L’OPERA, PARIS. Dimensions: Height 10 cm (4 in.). Condition: Excellent
Literature: Janine Bloch-Dermant – ‘Le guidargus de le verrerie’, 1992. More about this artist and his work here.