This beautiful glass vase in glowing yellow is delicately painted with a chinoiserie landscape bordered by blossoms. It sits on a black glass base molded to look like carved Asian lacquer.
This set is a scarce work of deco art glass created by the Fenton Art Glass Company in the 1930s. Founded in 1905 by brothers Frank and John Fenton in Martins Ferry, Ohio, the company originally decorated glassware purchased from other manufacturers. In 1907, the brothers opened the Fenton Art Glass factory in Williamstown, West Virginia, producing their own glass and introducing "iridescent ware," now known as "carnival glass." Inspired by the glass artistry of Tiffany and Steuben, Fenton produced a variety of colorful handmade glass objects, many enhanced with hand painting by the company's skilled artists. During the Depression era, Fenton added more practical items to its production, such as mixing bowls. The company ceased glass production in 2011, but its brightly-colored glassware, especially its earlier objects, are very popular with collectors.
The footed base is marked "Pat Pending."
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