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Pierre d’Avesn Art Deco Opalescent Glass and Wrought Iron Bowl, circa 1930

$1,587.40
£1,174.37
€1,340VAT Included
CA$2,197.04
A$2,205.03
CHF 1,285.82
MX$26,806.76
NOK 14,775.37
SEK 15,195.71
DKK 10,216.67

About the Item

Rare Art Deco centrepiece by French glass designer Pierre d’Avesn, dating to circa 1930. The piece consists of a moulded-pressed opalescent glass bowl decorated with three stylized flowers and strongly geometric foliage, set within an elaborate patinated wrought-iron mount. The metalwork features applied floral elements and a large arched handle, giving the piece the appearance of a decorative basket or handled centrepiece. The glass is signed in the mould “P. D’AVESN – FRANCE.” The bowl belongs to the period in which Pierre d’Avesn was producing some of his most characteristic moulded glass designs. After leaving René Lalique in 1926, d’Avesn had his own designs manufactured at the Cristallerie de Saint-Rémy and subsequently became closely associated with the Verrerie de Belle-Étoile at Croismare, connected with Daum. By around 1930 he was directing production there. Belle-Étoile was known for moulded decorative glass, including pieces combined with wrought-iron mounts. Comparable examples of this glass bowl are documented with approximately the same 25 cm diameter and are generally dated to around 1930. The floral decoration is sometimes described in the trade and auction literature as a marguerite or daisy motif. While the design and construction are consistent with d’Avesn's production around 1930 and the wrought-iron mounting is characteristic of French Art Deco production of the period, the exact glassworks responsible for this particular example has not been conclusively established. A particularly decorative and sculptural example of French interwar glass design, combining d’Avesn's opalescent moulded glass with expressive hand-worked metalwork. Dimensions: Height including handle: 18 cm / 7.09 in. Maximum width: 29.5 cm / 11.61 in. Diameter of glass bowl: 25 cm / 9.84 in. Weight: 1,500 grams / 3.31 lb.
  • Creator:
    Pierre D'Avesn (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Diameter: 11.62 in (29.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Glass,Wrought Iron,Molded,Pressed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good original condition consistent with age and use. Some surface scratches are present to the glass. The metal mount shows age-related patination. Please refer to the photographs for further details on condition.
  • Seller Location:
    MAASTRICHT, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ID_1761stDibs: LU7633251656532

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