Lot Essay
The corkscrew motifs are reminiscent of Josef Hoffman's designs for handles in his metalwork pieces. C.f. Waltraud Neuwirth, Wiener Werkstätte, Avantgarde, Art Deco, Industrial Design (Vienna 1984), p.191
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An enamelled bubbled glass goblet, attributed to Oertel for Wiener Werkstätte, on domed circular foot the double knopped hollow stem supporting flaring bowl, decorated in blue, cerise and orange with sprays of slender foliage bearing berries, leaves and corkscrew tendrils -- 18.4cm. high
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