Art Deco Blue Opaline Glass Vase - Dragon Figure - Portieux France

Inv. no. 241 · Porcelain and glass

Art Deco Blue Opaline Glass Vase - Dragon Figure - Portieux France

1930s Glass

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Sculptural light blue opaline glass vase, representative of the French Art Deco period. The piece features a central stem ornamented with a stylized chimera or dragon figure, a recurring theme in French interwar glass production.

History of the object: Likely manufactured by the Portieux or Vallerysthal glassworks in France. This model combines pressed glass technique with Neoclassical aesthetics reinterpreted during the 1930s. Opaline glass, characterized by its opacity and satin luster, was a prestigious material in European interior decoration at the time.

Details and Condition:
- Period: 1930s
- Technique: Pressed and molded opaline glass
- Height: 24 cm (9.4 inches)
- Weight: 890 g (1.96 lbs)
- Material: Opaline glass
- Condition: Excellent state of preservation. No cracks, chips, or restorations. The blue coloration remains uniform and vibrant.

Collection Value: A significant specimen for collectors of French glass and Art Deco design enthusiasts seeking pieces with strong sculptural presence and historical rigor.

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.