Bohemian Style Enameled Jack-in-the-Pulpit Frosted Art Glass Vase
Decorative Arts - Art Glass

Bohemian Style Enameled Jack-in-the-Pulpit Frosted Art Glass Vase

This is a decorative art glass vase featuring a 'jack-in-the-pulpit' flared rim, characterized by its elongated neck and dramatically pulled asymmetrical top. The piece is constructed from clear glass with a cobalt blue gradient at the mouth, transitioning into a frosted or 'satin' finish on the central body. It stands on a flared circular pedestal base. The body is adorned with hand-painted enamel floral and geometric motifs, featuring stylized blue leaves with white outlining, small red and yellow accents, and a scrolled band near the bottom. The craftsmanship utilizes a combination of glass blowing and manual enamel application, typical of mid-20th-century decorative glassware, likely originating from the Bohemian or Murano tradition. The condition appears fair to good with minor surface wear and some light loss to the white enamel scrollwork on the lower band. There are no immediate signs of significant cracks or chips visible, though the surface shows light dust and typical age-related patina. The piece lacks a visible signature or maker's mark in the photograph, but the decorative style suggests it was produced between 1950 and 1970 as an ornamental shelf piece.

Estimated Value

$125 - $175

Basic Information

Category

Decorative Arts - Art Glass

Appraised On

April 19, 2026

Estimated Value

$125 - $175

Item Description

This is a decorative art glass vase featuring a 'jack-in-the-pulpit' flared rim, characterized by its elongated neck and dramatically pulled asymmetrical top. The piece is constructed from clear glass with a cobalt blue gradient at the mouth, transitioning into a frosted or 'satin' finish on the central body. It stands on a flared circular pedestal base. The body is adorned with hand-painted enamel floral and geometric motifs, featuring stylized blue leaves with white outlining, small red and yellow accents, and a scrolled band near the bottom. The craftsmanship utilizes a combination of glass blowing and manual enamel application, typical of mid-20th-century decorative glassware, likely originating from the Bohemian or Murano tradition. The condition appears fair to good with minor surface wear and some light loss to the white enamel scrollwork on the lower band. There are no immediate signs of significant cracks or chips visible, though the surface shows light dust and typical age-related patina. The piece lacks a visible signature or maker's mark in the photograph, but the decorative style suggests it was produced between 1950 and 1970 as an ornamental shelf piece.

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