Opaline Glass Vase Blown Flower Holder with Hand Painted Cat, Ruffled Pink Rim and Brass Base, 1940s, Height 11 inches

Table vase made of white opaline glass with a pink ruffled upper rim and a brass base. The body of the piece features a central figurative scene of a cat, meticulously executed with freehand painting technique.

Object History: During the mid-20th century, European decorative glassware was notable for the use of opaline glass (milk glass), often ornamented with ruffled edges using the crimping technique. This specimen combines the tradition of artisanal glass blowing with detailed pictorial art, characteristic of post-war decoration workshops.

Technical Details:
- Period: 1940s
- Technique / Style: Blown glass, crimped rim, and hand painting
- Size: Height: 28 cm (11.0 inches), Maximum Diameter: 18 cm (7.1 inches)
- Weight: 1000 g (2.2 lbs)
- Material: Opaline glass, Brass
- Condition: Excellent preservation. The pictorial layer maintains its integrity, polychromy, and original details with no significant losses. The brass base shows a stable, natural patina consistent with its age. The base features a felt protective layer on the bottom.

Application and Value: A highly interesting collector's piece for specialists in mid-century European glassware and enthusiasts of animal themes in decorative art.