Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
A striking 9-inch art glass vase from Waterford's contemporary 'Evolution' line, featuring a warm amber-toned inner core suspended within a thick, heavy clear crystal body. The exterior is accented with vertical frosted, satin-finished ribbons that create a beautiful play of light and texture.
Story
In the early 2000s, Ireland's legendary Waterford Crystal launched the Evolution line to capture a younger, design-forward audience. Handcrafted in Poland's historic glassmaking regions, each vase was blown without traditional cuts, making every single piece subtly unique.
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1783 in the Irish harbor town of Waterford, the company became world-famous for its sparkling, heavy lead crystal. To survive the shifting tastes of the 21st century, Waterford collaborated with master European glassblowers to launch 'Evolution,' a line that traded rigid geometric cuts for fluid, colorful, and organic forms.
Condition & Value
The vase appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or clouding. There may be minor shelf wear on the polished base, which is typical for heavy art glass and does not significantly impact value.
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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.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.