Art Nouveau Vase (No. 029) with Enamel
Design Date c. 1903
Designer Oliver Baker (1856-1939, English)
Manufacturer W.H. Haseler & Co., Birmingham, England (1848-after 1934) for Liberty & Co., London, England (1875-present)
Media pewter and enamel
Dimensions 9 3/4 x 6 x 4 1/4 inches
This Oliver Baker vase is inspired by a flower, with a swelling stem, a bowl shaped like an opening tulip and tendril-like handles. The naturalistic, botanic-inspired design of this vase is characteristic of Art Nouveau design, which used plant-inspired motifs and curves. Arthur Lasenby Liberty (founder of Liberty & Co.) commissioned Art Nouveau metalwork, including this design, to sell along with other household items at his London store.
ON VIEW in Art Nouveau Gallery 4
Markings Bottom marked, "029 TUDRIC 4
Credit Line Collection Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art
Accession Number CG0133
