ARTS CRAFTS Enamel Poppies MUSEUM QUALITY Glass VASE Exquisitely HAND PAINTED Custard 1800s to Early 1900s Start Price USD 1,200.00 Current Price USD 1,200.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, October 22, 2008 End Time Friday, November 21, 2008 Location Incredibly exquisite ARTS & CRAFTS vase See more about 'ARTS CRAFTS Enamel Poppies MUSEUM QUALITY Glass VASE' Description Museum Quality Magnificent RARE Treasure  LUSH and LOVELY ARTS AND CRAFTS WONDROUS LARGE ART GLASS VESSEL WITH INCREDIBLE ENAMELING ~ GORGEOUS POPPIES WITH LEAVES AND SWIRLS ~ Poppies were very popular design elements in Arts and Crafts creations, including beautiful designs from the 186Os through the early 19OOs, and this vase was lavishly hand painted with typical floral renditions of the Arts and Crafts era What a rare opportunity this is - to find an amazing work of art glass from the Arts and Crafts era - so magnificent There is no reserve on this extremely beautiful art glass vase with skillfully hand rendered, fabulous and graceful, bold enamel floral and lyrical designs. Gorgeous custard glass is adorned with sweet, scrumptious, large open poppies, elegant unopened blossoms, stunning leaves, plus glorious golden details ~ all in distinctive Arts and Crafts style. Pulsating purple, ravishing rose, lush lime green, tantalizing teal, outstanding white, glorious gold and beautiful burgundy are astoundingly striking. Intriguing, stunning black, around the rim, adds even more interest to this enchantingly adorned, important vessel. The organic elements, brilliant colors, elegant contrasts and sensual shape are lovely and luxurious. It is incredible! Custard glass was first popularized in Bohemia in 187O, then in England during the 188Os. Various chemical compounds were combined to achieve the desired creamy effect, which resembles very fine porcelain. The beautiful enameling is Arts and Crafts, in design and coloration, and this may very well be a LIBERTY piece. This especially enchanting vessel measures 10 1/4" high and 4 1/2" across. A powerful vase, it is in very, very good condition, with a tiny nick near the base and some minute nicks along the rim (probably original to the piece when it was made). Thick enamel designs appear to be intact and there is only a small amount of gold loss. Thin glass walls show great skill of execution, and the handpainted, lavish designs were obviously rendered by a highly skilled artist. A swirling pontil and some scratches (from age) grace the bottom.  Sale is final.  What a magnificent and unique addition this would be to any art glass collection and what a great gift this absolutely luscious piece would be for any art glass collector! This is an opportunity for you to purchase not only a piece of art in the form of the mysterious alchemy that is the glass medium, but something that, over time, you will be able to appreciate not only for its exquisite beauty, but its value at this very low offered price! THIS IS A VERY RARE AND VALUABLE VESSEL Free s/h in U.S. only Buyer pays Insurance. Pay for this online auction Securely online with Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card using AuctionCheckout It's Free for Buyers!     In addition, AuctionCheckout has gone through eBay's Certification Process, and is compatible with Ebay.  I do not take paypal. California residents must pay sales tax. Winner must respond to e-mail within 3 days and payment must be received within 7 days of end of auction. _____________________________________________________________ SELLERS PLEASE NOTE: Copying any part of this listing and using it in yours is PLAGIARISM and against ebay rules and The Digital Millennium Copyright Act: "No Copying Allowed!... Copying, modifying and possibly linking to content created by others could expose you to legal liability." Those who violate ebay rules and The Digital Millenium Copyright Act will be subject to enforcement by ebay and other authorities. ____________ I am proud to offer you the highest quality, most carefully chosen, unique works of art ~ plus comprehensive, personal service. Today I am exceedingly proud to offer this exquisite, extremely gorgeous vase to you. Copyright 2008 The Winged Phoenix     Place a Bid!