Kralik Green Drape Glass Vase with Art Nouveau Metal Collar

A luminous expression of Bohemian Art Nouveau, this gorgeous green glass vase features the distinctive “Drape” pattern associated with Wilhelm Kralik Söhne. Scalloped, rippled texture creates an iridescent, honeycomb-like optical effect across the body, lending the glass a captivating interplay of color, light, and movement.

A patinated Jugendstil metal collar, ornamented with embossed grape leaves and clusters, provides a richly sculptural counterpoint to the shimmering glass. The botanical metalwork and flowing surface texture form an elegant composition, beautifully suited to a thoughtfully curated collection of turn-of-the-century decorative art.

About the Maker

Wilhelm Kralik Söhne was a Bohemian glassmaking firm associated with Eleonorenhain, now Lenora in the Czech Republic. The firm is admired for decorative art glass produced around the turn of the twentieth century, including richly colored, iridescent, and textured pieces that reflect the Art Nouveau aesthetic. Metal mounts on glass of this period could be supplied by independent workshops; the maker of this collar has not been identified.

Details

• Glassmaker: Wilhelm Kralik Söhne
• Pattern: Drape
• Approximate period: Circa 1900
• Style: Jugendstil / Art Nouveau
• Color: Iridescent green
• Surface: Scalloped, rippled texture with a honeycomb-like optical effect
• Mount: Patinated metal collar with embossed grape leaves and clusters
• Height: 11 inches
• Rim: 5 inches
• Base: 3.5 inches
• Piece weight: 2 lbs, before protective packaging

Condition

Excellent antique condition consistent with age and careful display. Please review the photographs for details of this individual piece.