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Rare Montjoye roll vase, manufactured by Legras, Art Nouveau style, enameled and gilded, with a wavy neck
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1. General identification
-Manufactured by Legras & Cie
-Trademark: Montjoye
-Period: Circa 1900
-Origin: France
2. Physical characteristics
-Cylindrical shape, known as a "roll"
-Specific variant: scalloped, wavy neck, hot-handled with pliers; ground and polished neck edge
-Dimensions: 30 cm
-Weight: 706 g
-Sonorite: Long resonance, crystalline, characteristics of a high-lead glass
3. Technical analysis of the material
-Structure: Mouth-blown, multi-layered glass
-Background: Powdered, interlayered decoration
-Appearance: Gradient from black to a reddish-brown
-Presence of a hammered effect
-Base: Ground flat with a centering point, a signature technique of the Legras workshops
4. Analysis of the decoration
-Subject: Stylized anemones
-Relief technique: Thick jewel enamel applied hot, creating a strong relief
-Highlights: Decoration of stems and Flowers entirely enhanced with fine gold, applied with a brush.
- Signature marking in gold, probably erased or reduced to a thin line of gilding at the base (a common characteristic of the Montjoye series).
5. Condition and appraisal
- Excellent condition, no cracks or chips, small scratch (see macro photo).
- Rare model, sought after for its wavy neck and large size.
Expert's note: Authenticity rests on the inseparable combination of the hammered background, the jewel enamel, and the ground neck finish—exclusive criteria of François Théodore Legras' luxury production for the Montjoye brand.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGold, Brown, BlackMaterialGlassNumber of items1Height30 cmWidth7 cmDepth30 cm
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EVERE, BelgiumOn Whoppah since March 2026 • 0 sales