Loetz's Glass.

Loetz's Glass

From the 1890s, Loetzs iridescent art glass married inventive  Art Nouveau organic forms with controlled surface decoration.

Loetz's Glass. 

Sometimes known as the Austrian Tiffany, Loetzs glass is keenly collected.

Max Ritter von Spaun decided over the Loetz glassworks during the companies golden years of 1895 to 1905.

During this time the company produced and extensive range of Art Nouveau pieces some Tiffany inspired, with applied and multiple handles, wavy rims, forms-based on roars water sprinklers, and other organic shapes.

The solid, somewhat thick, glass pieces produced by LOETZ were complemented by a wide spectrum of strong, rich iridescent colours, often used in startling contrast.

Loetz's Glass. 

Many pieces had a characteristic rich blue iridescent’s, often with a gleaming oil on water effect.

Unusual round colours included red, purple, and yellow.

The controlled but startling patterns were often based on traditional Art Nouveau motifs, such as Peacock feathers and stylised plants.

Others were decorated with random designs spotted, splashed, and feather patterns, with gold and silver iridescence.

Among the most popular patterns were papillon butterflies, usually in red, gold, or blue, which resembled butterfly wings, and phanomen glass, with wavy internal decoration.

Loetz's Glass. 

Some pieces had specially designed silver mounts.

As the vogue for Art Nouveau faded, the Loetz style changed.

From 1905, forms became less organic and more regular, and the decoration became freer and less obviously controlled.

Loetz's Glass. 

Identifying Loetz glass can pose problems.

It was widely copied, and not all Loetz glass is signed.

Pieces with a Loets or Loetz /Austria Mark were usually produced for export.

Prices start high and continue into tens of thousands of dollars, as there is a very desirable investors market at the moment for Loetz Glass.

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