Franz Hofstötter

production number 396

Sotheby's New York, November 22-23, 1991, lot 475
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Lötz:  Böhmisches Glas 1880-1940, Band 2, Munich, 1989, p. 91 (for the drawing of the model)
Helmut Ricke, Lötz:  Böhmisches Glas 1880-1940, Munich, 1999, p. 133 (for a related work)

Overall in very good original condition. The presents strongly when viewed in person with deeply saturated colors to the iridescence and to the body of the vase. The glass presents with some minor airbubbles and particulate inclusion that are inherent in the making. There are more concentrated inherent few airbubbles to the black lower portion of the vase, as seen in the catalogue illustration. This portion of the vase presents with wonderful nuance to the coloration with vivid reds that do not appear in the catalogue illustration. With some minor surface dirt to the interior. A wonderful shape displaying an intricate decorative scheme throughout. A rare work by Hoffstatter to appear on the market.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Franz Hofstötter, formally trained as a painter, began designing vase forms for Lötz in 1899 and left an enduring legacy on the firm. The present model was one of the 89 works that the firm debuted at L’Exposition de 1900, the majority designed by Hofstötter.