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Title: Little Bird Sculpture - Maybe Loetz or Bohemian?
Post by: svazzo on July 16, 2013, 02:43:27 AM

Hello Everyone,
I came across this little guy and just had to buy him.
At first thought it could be a Murano piece, maybe by Avem. Now after showing it to a collector friend she said it might be Loetz or Bohemian? I have seen some overshot glass design on some of the rare Loetz swan vases, so I can see how it could be.
Anyone have an idea if this could be the case?

Thank you for looking and helping me out.
Regards,
Javier

Title: Re: Little Bird Sculpture - Maybe Loetz or Bohemian?
Post by: svazzo on July 16, 2013, 07:04:34 AM

Forgot to mention...

The entire piece is 6 1/2" long x 4" tall, and the bird does have gold flecks in it.

Title: Re: Little Bird Sculpture - Maybe Loetz or Bohemian?
Post by: rosieposie on July 16, 2013, 11:59:25 AM

Javier,  it is a gorgeous little bird. 
I have never seen one like this before, but will do my best to see what I can find out for you.... then I would like you to know that there is just about enough space in my cabinet for it if you decide to sell it!!   :)

Title: Re: Little Bird Sculpture - Maybe Loetz or Bohemian?
Post by: svazzo on July 16, 2013, 04:46:34 PM

Thank you Rosie!

Title: Re: Little Bird Sculpture - Maybe Loetz or Bohemian?
Post by: flying free on July 16, 2013, 11:31:45 PM

http://www.valerioartdeco.com/loetz+swan+vase+c5018/
http://www.kralik-glass.com/loetz-images/animals/lanimal4.jpg
This is a Loetz swan. Just adding it as a point of reference really.
Your bird is superb :) 
Completely off the wall but the first thing I thought of when I saw it, were the egg vases attributed to Pallme Koenig.  It's not the same at all I know, but instinctively that was what sprung to mind :) maybe the colours and the frit or something.  However I've not been able to find either PK or Loetz or Kralik that had gold leaf  :-\
I'll have a look at my books in the morning and see if anything springs out.

http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/88400-a-delicious-egg-vase
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bohemianglassandmore/6278799044/lightbox/
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Title: Re: Little Bird Sculpture - Maybe Loetz or Bohemian?
Post by: svazzo on July 17, 2013, 04:49:26 PM

Thank you very much for the links flying free!

The gold on the bird is what made me think Italian in the first place, but it is so unusual that I wanted to give my friends theory a chance.
I am still searching for the Avem connection on my end.
Either way, I will not be disappointed. The bird is too adorable! :)