MUSEUM QUALITY Vintage 24K Tre Fuochi Gold Leaf Enameled Floral Vases 20"H each For Sale

FABULOUS PAIR OF MONUMENTAL VINTAGE ARTGLASS BALUSTERS. MUSEUM QUALITY MILK AND GOLD ACCENTED GLASS WITH 24K SOLID YELLOW GOLD HEART SHAPED LEAFING UTILIZINGTHE "TRE FUOCHI TECHNIQUE". HAND BLOWN, HAND MADE, AND HANDENAMELED, WITH RAISED ACANTHUS FLORALS. MONUMENTAL TALL VASES; MATCHING PAIR; SIZE:20"h x 7.5" UTILIZING THE ANTIQUE TRE FUOCHI ARTGLASS TECHNIQUES. The center vase has been sold.See Google: Type "indianqueen shop etsy" for additional items

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MAGNIFICENT MUSEUM QUALITY MINT CONDITION - PAIROF HAND MADE AND HAND DECORATED 24K MASSIVE c. 20"H x 7 1/2"Wide witha 23" circumference; MINT MUSEUM QUALITY EUROPEAN GLASS BALUSTER VASES. SEEPICTURES. PICTURES ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION.

The artform is decorated with a profusion of applied raisedenameled flowers and gold Rococo scrolls and patterns on heart shaped solid goldtre fuochi leafing. Vases of this quality and scale are rarely found. Picturesdon't begin to convey how amazing these vases are in mint condition.

MINT CONDITION; NO ISSUES SET OF 2; BEAUTIFUL MANTLE ORFLOOR PIECES TO GRACE YOUR HOME.

"Tre fuochi," meaning "three fires" inItalian, is a traditional Murano glass technique used to decorate glasswarewithgold leaf and enamel.This complex process involves applyinggold leaf and enamel, then firing the glass three times to permanentlyintegrate the designs.The technique is known for creating luxurious andornate pieces, particularly popular in the 18th century.

Here's a more detailed look at the history and process:

Origin and Evolution:

Renaissance Origins:

The "TreFuochi" style emerged during the Renaissance in Venice, with wealthyresidents seeking luxury and opulence.

Labor-Intensive Technique:

The process is characterized by its intricate applicationof gold leaf and enamel, requiring skilled artisans.

Popularity in the 18th Century:

"Tre Fuochi" was a favored technique in the 18thcentury, known for its rich and elaborate designs.

The "Tre Fuochi" Process:

1. First firing:The glass is initially fired to shape and form the desired object.

2. Applique of Gold and Enamel:Hot applique is used to apply enamel flowers and gold leaf onto the surface of the glass.

3. Second Firing:The glass is fired a second time to allow the design to set.

4. Final Firing:A final firing is applied to ensure that the gold leaf and enamel are permanently integrated into the glass.

5. Slow Cooling:The glass is slowly cooled to prevent it from shattering during the cooling process.

See Youtube videos to see how gold leafing is executed. SophisticatedGold leafing dates back to the 1500’s and was performed by applying 24K goldleaf to the surface of the cooled glass vessel in the following manner; Goldleaf was supplied with a paper backing; the artisan would prepare a water andgum arabic paste which was placed on the host glass vessel and then the goldleaf was carefully positioned on glass and then the pre-conceived decorationwas cut away utilizing an incised stylus. With the paper backing, the thinlayer of gold was easier to cut using sharp instruments; When the adhesivedried, the backing of paper was peeled away leaving the artisan’s gold designon the glass; after drying, the glass vessel was then lowered into an annealingoven and heated to about 950 degrees Fahrenheit; the punty was later used toretrieve the vessel from the annealing oven and it was returned to the glassfurnace; when the vessel was re-introduced into the very hot glory hole of thefurnace -- the walls of the glass would soften and the gold now would adhereand permanently meld to the host vessel. The raised enameling was done in asimilar fashion.

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