Classical Shapes

p. 23 The Collector’s Encyclopedia of American Art Glass by John A. Shuman III

Grotesque – Steuben

This term refers to a free-formed glassware made in the ‘2-s and ’30s by the Steuben Glass Works. Most examples are in the forms of bowls and vases (with molded feet). The undulating and handkerchief tops may be found in rose, green blue, amber, purple and yellow blending into shiny clear crystal bottoms. Grotesque ware also occurs in just clear crystal, in colored crystal or in opaque glass. Objects are classical shaped and symmetrical with ground and polished bases. Some examples were signed.

Ivory Grotesque Bowl Shape #7535