20th Century Design Online
Description:
Imperial Art Glass "Free Hand" Footed Vase, Bellaire, Ohio, early 20th century, form 239, white on blue drag loop decoration, applied pulled feet with polished pontil, unmarked, ht. 7 in.
Note: Imperial's "Free Hand" line of art glass was only produced in 1923 and 1924. From an old Imperial catalog: "Free Hand, made by the hands of an artist, no molds or forms of any kind used and no two pieces alike." (Imperialglass.net)
Provenance: From the collection of Ronald L. Casebier.
Estimate $700-900
Good condition. No chips, cracks or visible signs of repair. Not perfectly level at the mouth.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Ronald L. Casebier, Bellaire20th Century Design
With an eye for excellent design and superior quality, the 20th Century Design department curates auctions of furnishings, ceramics, glass, lighting, and art by the top tier of modern and contemporary designers.