{"product_id":"josef-ahne-opaline-vase-cherubs-part-1","title":"Josef Ahne Opaline Glass Vase with Cherubs, 8 in, Part I","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exquisite antique Victorian-era cabinet vase features a finely hand-painted vignette of a classic winged cherub (putti) holding a flowing brown banner accented with delicate yellow and white flora. This exceptional piece is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efully signed by the renowned 19th-century porcelain and glass artist Josef Ahne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vase is crafted from high-quality, semi-translucent opaline art glass, boasting a soft pinkish-tan exterior body contrasted beautifully by a milk-white interior casing. It features a gently flared rim and is elevated on a layered pedestal base. Elegant, hand-applied gold gilt accents frame the top rim and tiered foot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that this listing is for one vase which forms part of a matching pair.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signed works by Josef Ahne are highly prized, making this a spectacular addition to any collection of investment-grade European Victorian art glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏛️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare Acquisition Opportunity: The Complete Matching Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional vase is part of an originally intended, mirrored pair hand-painted by the renowned master artist Josef Ahne. Finding a single piece of this size and quality is a collector's milestone, but finding an intact, complementary pair is exceedingly rare. This specific vase is individually numbered on the bottom to denote its place within the sequence of the set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Matching Listing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The sister vase features a stunning portrait facing the opposite direction and is numbered on the bottom, designed to flank a mantelpiece, sideboard, or display cabinet perfectly.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePair Discount:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Purchase both pieces together and save 10% — discount is applied automatically at checkout. 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