{"product_id":"gerard-torcheux-midcentury-amethyst-black-glass-teardrop-vase-french-studio-glass-original-label-1970s","title":"Gérard Torcheux Midcentury Amethyst Black Glass Teardrop Vase French Studio Glass Original Label. 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage French Signed Gérard Torcheux Black Amethyst Aventurine Art Glass Soliflore Vase – 26cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid-Century French mouth-blown soliflore (bud) vase by renowned French Master Glassmaker (Maître Verrier) Gérard Torcheux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted at his historic Verrerie des Coteaux studio in Poncé-sur-le-Loir, France, this piece is a beautiful testament to 20th-century studio glass artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first glance, this exquisite piece appears to be a sleek, opaque obsidian-black glass. However, it holds a beautiful secret: it is actually made from heavily saturated \"black amethyst\" glass. When held up to a bright window or flashlight, the dense walls reveal a spectacular, deep violet-plum hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuspended deep within the glass walls are mesmerizing aventurine\/metallic inclusions (fine flakes of copper or mica). As light catches the vase, these internal metallic elements shimmer brightly, creating a cosmic \"stardust\" contrast against the rich amethyst background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 26 cm (approx. 10.2 inches)\u003cbr\u003eBase Diameter: 8.5 cm (approx. 3.3 inches)\u003cbr\u003eShape: Classic elongated teardrop \/ bottle neck soliflore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or deep scratches.\u003cbr\u003eBase: Features a classic, rough-hewn clear pontil mark on the underside, proving it was meticulously hand-gathered and mouth-blown on a pipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetains its rare, original paper studio label near the base, confirming its authentic Torcheux provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking standalone sculptural object or a perfect addition to any mid-century modern, Murano, or European art glass collection\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wonder Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54701062029645,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4552\/0717\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_fabd7252-fe67-4de4-9edc-93558c7bc55b.jpg?v=1788958701","url":"https:\/\/thewonderroom.co\/products\/gerard-torcheux-midcentury-amethyst-black-glass-teardrop-vase-french-studio-glass-original-label-1970s","provider":"The Wonder Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}