A superb flask with stopper by Jean-Claude Novaro (1943-2014) from the late twentieth century. The glass has been skillfully blown and includes strips of gold leaf through clear glass. The stemmed stopper is also decorated with gold leaf. Unsigned This flask was sourced from a private collection.
Several other pieces by Novaro are available for separate purchase. A certificate of authenticity is included.
About the artist:
Jean-Claude Novaro (1943-2014), French, is considered as one of the greatest glassmakers of the twentieth century. Novaro was born was born in Antibes, and died in Monaco at the age of 72. Experts compare his work to that of Daum, Gallé, Marinot and Lalique. His vases are inspired by Art-Deco shapes and he revolutionized glassmaking techniques such as layering different materials (stones, oxides, powders) onto molten glass to create different textures and reflections.
In the 1990s, he invented a technique to make glass glow in the dark. Novaro’s work has been exhibited at the Corning Museum of Glass, New-York, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, Cathédrale de Rouen and many more. Famed French musician Johnny Hallyday was a close friend and supporter of Novaro’s work.
He is one of the few glassmakers to blow pieces weighing over ten kilograms and holds a Guinness World Record for the largest glass coup ever made.
Sources: Wikipedia, Benezit Dictionary of Artists
See last images taken at the Musée International de la Parfumerie (MIP) where a custom perfume flask by Jean-Claude Novaro is displayed.
Approx. overall 10¾" high x 5½" wide x 5½" deep
Approx. overall 27cm high x 14cm wide x 14cm deep
