RICHARD (LOETZ GLASSWORKS) TAPERING CAMEO GLASS VASE WITH ELONGATED NECK, CIRCA 1920–1925

important blown multi-layer cameo glass vase of tapering form with a slender, slightly flared neck, resting on a rounded foot. The continuous acid-etched cameo decoration depicts a wooded lakeside landscape of Central Europe dominated by a fortified house with a square tower. The dark brown and jet-black decoration stands out dramatically against a satin opalescent ground with rich orange and amber shading, creating a striking sense of depth. Layered cameo glass signed ‘Richard’ (in relief at the base of the decoration) H. 46 cm Although bearing the signature Richard, this vase was produced by the renowned Austrian glassworks Johann Loetz Witwe of Klostermühle, Bohemia (now the Czech Republic). During the 1920s, the Loetz factory introduced the Richard brand for the French export market, drawing inspiration from the success of the École de Nancy, particularly the works of Émile Gallé and Daum. These acid-etched layered glass pieces are distinguished by their bold colour contrasts—typically orange and black—and by landscapes inspired by Central Europe and the Mediterranean. They elegantly illustrate the transition from the naturalism of the late Art Nouveau period to the emerging aesthetic of Art Deco. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.