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How do I identify my Loetz vase?

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How do I identify my Loetz vase?
To identify your Loetz vase, start with its markings. Loetz used dozens of markings over the years, and because the maker changed its hallmarks frequently, you can often use them to figure out approximately when your piece was made. Compare the marks on the bottom of your vase to images found on trusted online resources to begin this process. Color can also help make an identification, as Loetz offered different pieces in various hues at different times, something you can explore through trusted online resources. If you prefer not to research on your own or run into any issues, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. Shop a diverse assortment of Loetz glass vases on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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Loetz Silberiris Candia Iridescent Twin Handled Glass Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Stylish Bohemian Silberiris Candia iridescent glass vase with brown handles by Johann Loetz Witwe and dating from around 1900. The simply shaped vase ref PN 85/5151 in the Loetz cata...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

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Blown Glass

LOETZ Austria Papillon crete iridescent blown glass vase. Austria, 1900s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Torino, IT
Vase made of glass blown iridescent LOETZ Austria Papillon crete. ORIGIN Klostermühle PERIOD Late 19th century, Early twentieth century MARK LOETZ one of the most celebrated art g...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Jugendstil Loetz Vase, circa 1903
By Loetz Glass
Located in Wien, AT
Jugendstil Loetz vase, circa 1903 Original condition.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Vases

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Glass

Loetz For Boudon And Klur Ruby Papillon Glass And Gilt Metal Mounted Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Loetz For Boudon And Klur Gilt Metal Monted Glass Vase. A highly sought after vase culminating the zenith of Loetz and the Art Nouveau design. Czech Republic Circa 1900 Rubin Ruby Papillon Decor Metal mount with indistinct impressed marks for Boudon and Klur Height: 10.5 Inches x 8 Inches wide x 5 Inches deep Condition: Very good with wear commensurate of age and use with some loss to gilt, The Loetz glassworks existed in Klostermuhle, Austria, for just over a hundred years, starting from 1840. But its heyday was during the life-time of Max Ritter Von Spaun, grandson of the original Johann Loetz who had founded the company. Von Spaun took over the company in 1879 and ran it until 1908, a year before his death. He was assisted by Eduard Prochaska, his technical specialist, and together they invented, designed and produced a whole series of wonderful new types of glass, taking out several patents and winning awards at all the major world exhibitions during the 1890's and the first years of the new century. The Loetz company were amongst the leaders in Art Nouveau design and expecially in irridescent art glass. "Papillon" glass, like the vase on the left, is sometimes known today as "oil spot" glass. Another favourite Loetz colouring was irridized glass with pulled trails called "Phenomenon" glass. There were irridized vases with ribbons of metallic colours winding over the surface, and many spectacular designs with applied trails of beautiful colours, or simply pulled out of the body of the glass to form handles or decoration. About 1900 the company started collaborating with outside designers, and some great artists designed pieces for Lotz, notably Joseph Hofmann, Koloman Moser, Maria Kirchner, and Hofstatter. In 1908 Loetz was taken over by Max Von Spaun's son, also called Max, and although it struggled financially (going through bankruptcy in 1911 and again in 1931) there were several great designers whose work was produced by Loetz during those years and through the art deco period. These included Adolf Beckert...
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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Vases

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Metal

Antique Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Cobalt Blue Papillon Art Glass Vase 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Art Nouveau Austrian Loetz cobalt blue "Papillon" art glass vase, circa 1900. This wonderful Loetz mouthblown art glass vase made of irridescent glass and the pattern named Papillion after the French word for butterfly, as the glass resembles the color & pattern of a butterfly's wings. The vase of bottle shaped form with a flared circular mouth and a tall neck rising from a 'mallet' shaped base with four dimples, the vase is mouthblown and has a ground pontil mark to the base where the vase was removed from the glassblowers pipe. Condition is excellent, this is a very fine example of an antique Loetz Papillon...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

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Art Glass

Loetz Glass "Titania" Art Nouveau Green Silver Overlay Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality Art Nouveau art glass vase, by Loetz the historic glass maker from the municipality of Austria featuring engraved Alvin Sterling Silver overlay. Overlay in form of op...
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

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