Overview
A striking example of Israeli 'Eilat-style' art glass, featuring a velvety frosted finish and hand-applied mineral washes.
Preliminary identification
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Overview
A striking example of Israeli 'Eilat-style' art glass, featuring a velvety frosted finish and hand-applied mineral washes.
Story
During the 1970s and 80s, Israel experienced a golden age of decorative art exports, blending ancient Middle Eastern aesthetics with a mid-century modern sensibility.
Maker / Origin
B.Z.T. Ltd. was a specialized workshop in Israel that focused on high-quality decorative giftware for the international market.
Condition & Value
The vase appears to be in excellent vintage condition with the original maker's label still attached. The frosted surface is clean, which is important as this texture can easily trap oils or staining over time. The intact label significantly helps with identification and provenance.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375