Loetz Phaenomen Genre Art Glass Bowl

This is a significant example of Austrian art glass, specifically a Loetz bowl dating to the approximately 1900 Art Nouveau period. The piece exhibits the characteristic organic, flowing forms of the Jugendstil movement, featuring a wide, low-profile body with a dramatic, multi-lobed undulating rim. The glass displays a complex iridescent finish known as 'peacock' or 'oil spot' luster, revealing deep tones of magenta, burgandy, and petroleum blue that shift under light. Its interior wall showcases a distinctive honeycomb or papillon-style decor, consistent with the Phaenomen genre patterns produced in the Klostermühle factory. The craftsmanship is of high quality, indicated by the smooth transitions of the hand-formed lobes and the even application of metallic salts that create its iridescent sheen. While no maker's marks are visible in the primary image, the style, color palette, and rim treatment are diagnostic of Loetz's high-output period at the turn of the century. The condition appears sound, with a well-preserved surface luster and no immediate signs of chips or cracks, though typical age-related base wear is expected. This bowl serves as a primary example of Bohemian glassmaking excellence and is a sought-after collector's item within the Art Nouveau category.

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