White Opaline Milk Glass Vase - Portieux Vallerysthal Style with Raised Chinoiserie Dragon - Pressed Glass 24 cm

Inv. no. 223 · Porcelain and glass

White Opaline Milk Glass Vase - Portieux Vallerysthal Style with Raised Chinoiserie Dragon - Pressed Glass 24 cm

1920s Glass

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An ornamental white opaline glass vase, characterized by a high-definition sculptural relief depicting an imperial dragon. This piece showcases the notable influence of the Chinoiserie style and the Art Nouveau movement on continental European glass production during the first third of the 20th century.

Object History: This particular model is directly inspired by historical catalogs from prestigious French manufactories such as Portieux and Vallerysthal, renowned for their mastery of opaque pressed glass. Using the metal mold blowing technique, craftsmen managed to emulate the sophistication of oriental porcelain and carved ivory, offering high-impact decorative objects intended for Belle Époque bourgeois salons.

Details and Condition:
- Period: Circa 1910-1930.
- Technique / Style: Pressed and molded glass with a satin opaline finish.
- Size: Height: 24 cm (9.45 inches). Base diameter: 9.5 cm (3.74 inches).
- Material: High-density white opaline glass.
- Condition: Excellent structural condition. The glass is free of cracks, fractures, or the common chips on the dragon relief. The lobed upper rim retains its original matte mold-release texture, with no subsequent polishing.

Application and Value: A highly interesting piece for collectors of European opaline and antique molded glass, ideal for integration into classic or eclectic interior design projects.

Legal notice: This product is a vintage collectible item. Due to its age (art. 115 ter. 4 TRLGDCU), the store does not guarantee the preservation of its original performance properties (original scent, texture, durability, safe composition, and others). The product is not intended for direct use/application, is sold "as is", and is exclusively for collection or decorative purposes.