Lot 76 A JAPANESE SILVER VASE, CIRCA 1930

A hand-formed silver vase with lacquered insert attached to a wooden base dating from the Art-deco era. Japan’s influence on Art Deco was profound, shaping the movement’s aesthetic vocabulary and contributing to its evolution as a global design phenomenon. The Japonisme movement of the late 19th century had already sparked Western fascination with Japanese art, culture, and design, paving the way for Japanese motifs and aesthetics to permeate international artistic trends, including Art Deco. One of the key influences on Art Deco was the emphasis on simplicity, asymmetry, and geometric patterns. Furthermore, the Japanese concept of “ma”, which emphasizes the importance of empty space in composition, had an impact on Art Deco’s approach to spatial arrangement and balance. Conversely, Art Deco also influenced Japanese art and design, particularly during the Taisho period (1912–1926) and the early Showa period (1926–1945). As Japan embraced modernization and Westernization, Art Deco became fashionable among Japanese artists, architects, and designers who sought to merge Western aesthetics with traditional Japanese sensibilities.
Height 21 cm.
Diameter 22.3 cm.
Weight 1.02 kilo