Pulled Feather Aurene Glass Bud Vase

This small, hand-blown art glass bud vase exhibits a classic 'pulled feather' pattern, a hallmark of high-quality early 20th-century art glass production. The piece is crafted with an iridescent white or opalescent base glass, featuring intricate, symmetrically drawn cobalt blue and royal purple iridescent trailing that forms decorative 'feathers' or scallops. The surface displays a distinct pearlescent or metallic 'Aurene' sheen, consistent with the styles popularized by makers like Steuben or Quezal during the American Art Nouveau period (circa 1900-1925). The shape is a squat, bulbous ovoid body rising to a short, cinched neck with a gently flared rim. Based on the 12oz soda can for scale, the vase stands approximately 3 to 4 inches tall. The craftsmanship shows sophisticated control over the glass-pulling technique, resulting in uniform patterns around the circumference. The rim appears smoothly finished, and while the pontil mark is not visible, the vase demonstrates professional finishing. The condition appears excellent with no visible chips, cracks, or heavy abrasions to the iridescence, although minor age-appropriate shelf wear on the base is expected for glass of this era.

I have conducted a visual examination of the Pulled Feather Aurene Glass Bud Vase. The piece exhibits the characteristic iridescence and sophisticated trailing patterns synonymous with prestige manufacturers of the American Art Nouveau period, such as Steuben or Quezal. The symmetry of the pulled cobalt and purple elements suggests high-level mastery of glass manipulation. Based on the provided imagery, the condition appears excellent, with the delicate lustre remains intact and no visible chips or fractures. The market for early 20th-century art glass remains stable, with specimens of this size and pattern density consistently fetching mid-range prices at boutique auctions and through specialized dealers. Smaller 'cabinet' pieces like this are highly collectible due to their displayability. However, values are significantly influenced by the presence of a signature (e.g., 'Aurene' or 'Quezal' etched on the base) or a polished pontil mark. Image-based assessment is limited by the inability to verify the weight, tactile surface texture, or look for specific tool marks on the base. To provide a definitive valuation, an in-person inspection is required to confirm the absence of 'flea bites' on the rim and to authenticate the pontil. Provenance documentation or a verified maker's mark would likely push the valuation toward the higher end of the estimated range. Without a signature or direct inspection, this item is appraised as 'attributed to' the period and styles mentioned.