Blown Glass Vase BIOT Jean-Michel OPERTO 22k Gold Inclusions H15cm

Spherical blown glass vase, handcrafted by Master Glassmaker Jean-Michel OPERTO in his workshop in Biot (Alpes-Maritimes). An authentic piece of remarkable execution quality, characterized by particularly heavy and dense glass work, as well as beautiful decorations with mineral hues and striking inclusions of gold leaf. Object characteristics: • Artist: Jean-Michel Operto (Atelier Silice Création, Biot) • Authenticity: Sold with its original certificate of authenticity, dated May 2, 2001. • Signature: Signed at the tip under the base of the vase (perfectly legible: "Jean-Michel Operto"). • Technique: Mouth-blown glass, hot-applied decorations, and 22-carat gold leaf inclusions. • Height: 15 cm. • Exceptional weight: 3.0 kg (testifies to the thick material and high-quality craftsmanship). • Condition: Excellent condition. No chips, cracks, or scratches. The colors and gold highlights are vibrantly beautiful.