Pair of Art Nouveau Legras roll vases – poppy decoration – France, circa 1900-1910

Beautiful pair of cylindrical vases made of blown cobalt blue glass, attributed to the Legras company (Verreries de Saint-Denis, France). The neck is adorned with a frieze of golden and silver butterflies screen-printed on a midnight blue background. The body features a rich cold-painted polychrome decoration depicting a flowering poppy branch (salmon pink petals highlighted with gold, white centre) accompanied by cut-out buds and leaves, all standing out against a silver guilloché background with lace patterns. Excellent quality of execution and preservation. Materials/technique: Blown glass, cold polychrome enamels, gold highlights, silver/gold screen printing. Period: Art Nouveau, circa 1900-1910. Origin: France, Legras & Cie, Verreries de Saint-Denis. Condition: very good overall condition.