Large Clichy Art Glass Vase in Yellow, White & Bordeaux, circa 1900

A substantial Cristallerie de Clichy vase dating from the turn of the 19th century, circa 1900, in clear glass decorated with white, golden yellow and deep Bordeaux-red. The tall, rounded form has a broad flared rim, a gently constricted waist and a pronounced sculptural base. The glass is decorated with elongated streaks and irregular fragments of opaque colour, predominantly yellow and white with accents of Bordeaux, set against the clear ground. The decoration varies across the surface, with the direction of the coloured elements following the movement of the form. Exceptionally solid and heavy for its size, the vase weighs approximately 2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs / 88 oz. The substantial construction is particularly evident in the thick lower section and carefully finished rounded foot. Cristallerie de Clichy, established at Clichy-la-Garenne near Paris, was one of the important French manufacturers of coloured glass during the 19th century. The manufactory was particularly known for its sophisticated use of colour and technically accomplished decorative glass, as well as its celebrated paperweights and millefiori work. A major Clichy vase dating to circa 1878 is held by the Musée d'Orsay. Dimensions: Height: 28.5 cm / 11.22 in. Diameter: 19 cm / 7.48 in. Weight: 2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs / 88 oz. Condition: Pristine condition. Date: Circa 1900. Period: Belle Époque. Maker: Cristallerie de Clichy. Origin: France. Material: Clear and colored glass. Some of the interior images in this listing have been digitally generated for illustrative purposes to show the vase in different interior settings. They are intended to provide ideas for placement and styling only. Proportions and scale may vary in these images; please refer to the actual measurements and photographs for the precise size and appearance of the vase.