Mid-Century Modern Green Blown Glass Urn Vase

This item is a decorative Mid-Century Modern style glass vase, featuring a distinct lime or chartreuse green hue. The vessel is constructed in a footed urn silhouette, characterized by an elongated ovoid body that tapers significantly toward a circular, pedestal-style base. At the top, the piece transitions into a wide, flared rim with a soft, rounded lip. A notable feature of this vase is the presence of two integrated, fin-like glass handles or 'wings' that run vertically along the upper sides of the body, suggesting a mid-to-late 20th-century design influence, likely inspired by Viking or Blenko glass aesthetics. The color presents as a vibrant, translucent lime green with a deeper forest green tone visible in the thicker glass sections of the base and handles. The surface appears smooth and glossy, indicative of a high-quality hand-blown or mold-blown process. There are no immediate signs of large cracks or chips visible in the image, though the base likely shows minor shelf wear typical of its age. The item stands approximately 10 to 12 inches tall based on the scale of the soda can in the background. No visible maker's marks or signatures can be identified from this angle, but the craftsmanship suggests a mass-produced decorative piece for mid-century American households.

I have conducted a visual analysis of this mid-century modern green art glass urn. Based on the silhouette, the distinctive 'Epic' line aesthetic, and the vibrant 'Avocado' or 'Chartreuse' color palette, this piece strongly resembles the decorative tableware produced by American glass houses like Viking Glass or Kanawha during the 1960s. The vertical fins and pedestal base are hallmarks of the period's mass-market art glass. The glass displays excellent clarity and color saturation; however, the absence of a visible pontil mark suggests a mold-blown rather than free-blown technique. The current market for mid-century American glass remains steady, though values for unsigned, mass-produced pieces have stabilized compared to the 'swing vase' peak of previous years. Comparable items from Viking Glass typically hammer at auction between $35 and $80 depending on the rarity of the color. This lime green is desirable but relatively common. Condition appears excellent with no visible 'flea bites' or clouding. However, a definitive valuation is limited by the digital nature of this inspection. This appraisal assumes the absence of hairline fractures or internal 'bruising' not captured in photographs. For a full authentication and higher-tier valuation, an in-person examination is required to check for acid-etched marks on the base, analyze the wear pattern on the footing to confirm age, and inspect for manufacturing defects like 'seeds' or 'straw marks' that could affect the grade. Provenance, such as original foil labels, would significantly increase the item's collectability.