Louis Comfort Tiffany (American, 1848-1933). Gold Favrile glass vase, ca. 1920. Signed with inventory number "9108 J" on base. An exquisite gold Favrile glass vase comprised of a broad annular foot that dramatically tapers to a lengthy, slender neck and a gently flared rim. A stunning, forest green pulled feather decoration rises from the bottom, set against an iridescent gold that continues to the rim of the vessel, creating an elegant floral design. An opulent ornament for any interior! Size: 4" Diameter x 10" H (10.2 cm x 25.4 cm)

Louis Comfort Tiffany developed a type of iridescent art glass called Favrile glass in the 1890s, patenting Favrile glass in 1894. The name "Favrile" was derived from an Old English word "Frabrile" which means hand made. Favrile glass stands apart from other types of iridescent glass, because the coloring is actually embedded into the glass itself. Winning the grand prize at the 1900 Paris Exposition solidified Tiffany's international fame as one of the stars of Art Nouveau glassmaking!

Tiffany's experimentation with Favrile glass led to his discovery that treating molten glass with metallic oxides increased the level of absorption and resulted in mesmerizing iridescence as one can see in this example. This innovation was a marked improvement over earlier glassworks that were painted over with enamels in order to amplify their brilliance. By contrast, Tiffany's glassworks were significantly more impressive, presenting complex coloration as well as sensitively delineated natural forms and motifs. He and his team created organic forms and motifs that were akin to the works of virtuosic painters.

Provenance: private El Monte, California, USA collection

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Signed "L.C. Tiffany - Favrile" with inventory number "9108 J" on base and "WT 59" etched into pontil scar. Some light scratched to base and a few miniscule nicks near rim, but otherwise, in excellent overall condition.