1895 Josef Riedel Secessionist Art Nouveau Miniature Glass Vase
Josef Anton Riedel (1862 - 1924) comes from a long line of passionate glass owners/creators and was a gifted chemist and extremely talented engineer. Josef Riedel, was employed as an assistant at the age of 14. In his glassworks 600 precisely defined colors could be melted in order to produce glass beads and gifts, gifts such as this glass crystal glass vase. As a mechanical engineer, he developed the finishing and automatization of the production of glass artworks and registered numerous patents for this.
200 years after the founding of the first Waldglas works in Bohemia - the new Riedel story was started up in Kufstein, Austria. With the support of the Swarovski family, Walter Riedel and his son Claus took over the ailing Tirol glassworks. A hand-blown glass production firm - as it was before in Bohemia - was established. The Riedel family represents both the Bohemian past and the start into a new future in Austria.
All measurements taken while vase stand straight. 1.5" X 1.5" WIDTH. Measurements are not precise, and are rounded. There is a small unnoticeable chip on side of vase (see photos). Some of the gold painted art is faded (see photos). There are no major scratches or cracks. This piece is in GREAT vintage condition.
This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Decorative Pottery & Glassware\Vases". The seller is "alaroad_15" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Features: Decorative, Hand Painted, Limited Edition, Special Edition
- MPN: NA
- Pattern: Abstract
- Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
- Production Technique: Hand Blown Glass
- Subject: Abstract Art
- Era: Victorian (1837-1900)
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Austria
- Origin: Austria
- Material: Glass
- Year Manufactured: 1895
- Model: JOSEF RIEDEL SECESSIONIST
- Product Line: NA
- Finish: Unknown
- Production Style: Art Glass
- Brand: RIEDEL
- Style: Art Nouveau
- Color: Blue
- Backstamp: Painted
- Theme: Miniature
- Type: Vase
