Founded in 1840 by johann loetz in what is now the czech republic, the company became known for its innovative techniques, organic forms, and bold use of color. Encouraged by the success of loetz, numerous other bohemian manufacturers were active in the production of art nouveau glass. Get the best deals on art nouveau loetz art glass when you shop the largest online selection at. Identifying loetz art glass this section contains various articles on how to identify loetz art glass including articles on identifying early loetz decors, loetz colors, color variables, loetz signatures and marks, and the process of identifying and documenting shapes.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Loetz glassworks was established in austria in 1840 and eventually produced great art nouveau glass to rival tiffany and others. Kimball glass, lalique, loetz, tiffany, and much more. Books many of the loetz resource books listed below are out of print but all are highly recommended and worth adding to your library. While e ach book stands alone in offering the collector important resource information about loetz art glass, i f this is your first loetz reference purchase, we would recommend starting with. With only 176 pages to cover over 200 years of glass history in this book there is a lot to cover, so do not be surprised that the content is concise and only skims the surface of each maker. See more ideas about glass, glass art and art nouveau. Antique loetz iridescent glass vase rare formosa variant art nouveau bohemian. To learn more, our antique collector bookstore lists only the best collector books and price guides, complied. Included is a history of the company, exhibition chronology, and its relationship with artists such as those associated with the. Bohemian glass 18801940 2003, which is a version in english of the ricke books, with ricke 2 turned into a mostly unworkable cd. There can be up to three levels of information for each decor. Many are listed with the name of the form designer, the artist or decorator, and. While each book stands alone in offering the collector important resource information about loetz art glass, if this is your first loetz reference purchase, we.
Readers will confidently identify collectible pieces with more than 300 color images, illustrations, and vintage advertisements. Any two pieces with the same decor or shape belong to the same company. Lotz or loetz depending on the language you desire bohmisches. Many books about bohemian glass and art nouveau glass include. Scroll through the thumbnails shown in the decors az section and find the decor, papillon then click on the.
This book is filled with examples, the vast majority in color, of loetz art glass. It may be available from zvab or other secondhand book portals. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A vase in kraliks silveria glass i gave it that name after finding several pieces being sold as british silveria, which it really does not resemble led to the identification of rough crackle vases which sometimes are sold as loetz. Hasselbachs article addresses an important topic and offers valuable insight into the early production of loetz art glass during the period of 1880 1897. The book also features insight into how the condition of loetz glass affects the value includes a condition value grading chart and helpful tips on storage, maintenance and insurance.
The loetz glassworks existed in klostermuhle, austria, for just over a hundred years. Johann loetz witwe, the most productive art glass manufacturer in bohemia in the late ninteenth and early twentieth centuries, owed its success to the sophisticated stained glass work it created in historic designs. American art glass, european art glass and contemporary international studio artists. Definite shapes and glass colors but the best way to learn is sideby side comparison. Explore all vases and vessels created by loetz glass.
Many are listed with the name of the form designer, the artist or decorator, and whether or not the example is signed or unsigned. This large art glass vase by loetz dates from the 1930s and is done by ausfuelrung c. With artistic claims reinforced by intensive contacts with the viennese art scene, loetz built up an extensive and diversified product line, to international renown. Theyll peruse original advertisements from sale catalogues and marvel at the. Kralik glass identification guide glass encyclopedia. Get the best deals on loetz art glass when you shop the largest online selection at. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. Rough crackle can be quite sharp to the touch and only has one single layer of glass, as opposed to rindskopf. Antique bohemian loetz type green iridescent art glass vase twisted diamond patt. An attempt to identify early loetz production from 1880 1897 by dr. The firm of johann loetz witwe known universally as loetzwas the most highly regarded artglass manufacturer in. The use of featheringthough kralik and loetz also used it.
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