Johann Loetz Witwe Signed “Phänomen” Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase – Bohemia, c. 1900–1905

An extraordinary and museum-quality Art Nouveau vase by Johann Loetz Witwe, the legendary Bohemian glassworks whose iridescent creations stand among the finest achievements in decorative arts history. Dating to circa 1900–1905, this exceptional signed example showcases the celebrated Phänomen technique at its most refined — a rare and highly collectible masterpiece from the golden age of Jugendstil glass.
Hand-blown in an elegant baluster form, the vase features a gently swelling body rising from a circular foot into a beautifully waisted neck with softly flared rim. The entire surface is adorned with intricately pulled and combed metallic trails, forming a striking feather-like motif of remarkable symmetry and precision — a signature characteristic of Loetz’s iconic Phänomen décor.

Details
Maker: Johann Loetz Witwe, Klostermühle, Bohemia
(present-day Czech Republic)
Period: Circa 1900–1905
Style: Art Nouveau / Jugendstil
Technique: Hand-blown Phänomen glass with pulled feather/combed decoration and metallic iridescent finish
Color: Amethyst-pink and violet ground with blue, green, gold, and pink iridescence
Form: Baluster vase with flared neck and circular foot
Signature: Engraved cursive “Loetz” on polished pontil base
Dimensions: Approx. 34 cm height × 11 cm diameter
Condition: Excellent antique condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs visible
A breathtaking and highly important example of early 20th-century Bohemian art glass — elegant, luminous, and exceptionally rare in signed form.