Lot # 15 - Steuben Gold Aurene “Peacock Feather” Vase

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 10-Nov-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 17-Nov-2025 7:14:00 PM
Current bid:

$163.00

Highest bidder:

NothingButNet

Auction has ended

Description :

An exquisite example of early 20th-century American art glass, this hand-blown Steuben Gold Aurene vase showcases the iconic “Peacock Feather” décor developed under the direction of Frederick Carder. The surface shimmers with rich golden iridescence, accentuated by flowing pulled-feather motifs in emerald and olive green that emulate the elegance of peacock plumage. The bulbous body rises to a gently flared and ruffled rim, creating a graceful organic silhouette emblematic of the Art Nouveau style.

Details:

  • Pattern/Style: Peacock Feather (Pulled Feather)

  • Material: Iridescent Gold Aurene glass

  • Color: Gold with green feather and opalescent highlights

  • Height: 6 inches (15.2 cm)

  • Rim Diameter: 3.75 inches (9.5 cm)

  • Base: Polished pontil, unsigned (typical of early production)


Maker: Steuben Glass Works 

Designer: Frederick Carder (1863–1963)

Origin: Corning, New York, USA

Period: Circa 1900–1915


Historical Context: 

Frederick Carder, co-founder of Steuben Glass Works in 1903, pioneered the Aurene technique as a response to Tiffany’s Favrile and Loetz’s iridescent glass. The Gold Aurene Peacock Feather design remains among Steuben’s most celebrated achievements, distinguished by its fluid patterning and shimmering metallic tones that capture light with remarkable depth and color variation.

Collecting Note: 

Highly prized by collectors of American Art Nouveau glass, this vase represents the refinement and technical mastery that established Steuben’s reputation for excellence. Its sculptural form, radiant surface, and organic feather motif make it a centerpiece-quality example of Carder-era artistry.




Auction History

Highest bidder is NothingButNet

Date Bid User
17-Nov-2025 3:55:39 PM $163.00 NothingButNet
12-Nov-2025 9:25:20 AM $126.00 Watson14
12-Nov-2025 9:24:51 AM $121.00 Chanceofshowers
12-Nov-2025 9:24:51 AM $117.00 Watson14
11-Nov-2025 9:54:25 PM $99.00 Chanceofshowers
11-Nov-2025 10:16:54 AM $77.00 Watson14
11-Nov-2025 10:16:37 AM $76.00 Utsukushii Josei
11-Nov-2025 10:16:37 AM $75.00 Watson14
10-Nov-2025 9:52:19 PM $68.00 Utsukushii Josei
10-Nov-2025 2:38:08 PM $57.00 Watson14
10-Nov-2025 1:32:38 PM $53.00 Utsukushii Josei
10-Nov-2025 12:16:00 PM $41.00 Watson14
10-Nov-2025 12:15:47 PM $40.00 PoppyQueen
10-Nov-2025 12:15:47 PM $40.00 Watson14
10-Nov-2025 12:14:56 PM $36.00 PoppyQueen
10-Nov-2025 12:14:56 PM $35.00 Watson14
10-Nov-2025 10:46:23 AM $32.00 PoppyQueen
10-Nov-2025 10:46:23 AM $31.00 ianguinta
10-Nov-2025 10:35:16 AM $22.00 PoppyQueen
10-Nov-2025 10:35:16 AM $21.00 ianguinta
10-Nov-2025 10:14:50 AM $11.00 PoppyQueen
10-Nov-2025 9:47:30 AM $5.00 Botin

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