Mid 20th Century Art Deco French Molded Glass Bowl Attributed to Pierre D’Avesn

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Elegant and iconic molded glass bowl featuring a clean, well-balanced silhouette—an expression of the refined aesthetic sensibility typical of the … Read more Elegant and iconic molded glass bowl featuring a clean, well-balanced silhouette—an expression of the refined aesthetic sensibility typical of the Art Deco period. Produced in France between 1930 and 1935, the bowl is unsigned, as was often the case at the time, yet it can be confidently attributed to Pierre D’Avesn, who was then working for the Daum glassworks. Pierre D’Avesn, a key figure in the Art Deco glass movement, was born in 1901. He began his career at René Lalique, where he worked for ten years and designed, among other pieces, the renowned Serpent vase and the Tourbillons vase—both now considered among the most valuable Lalique collectibles. In 1926, D’Avesn left Lalique to develop his own style, and from 1930 to 1936 he collaborated with Daum, contributing creatively and technically to the development of innovative molded glass techniques. These allowed for exceptional clarity and brilliance, as seen in the present bowl. Later, he entrusted the production of his designs to the Cristalleries de Saint-Remy. Widely regarded as one of the last great masters of Art Deco glassmaking, D’Avesn passed away at the age of 90. The bowl is in good overall condition. Dimensions: Diameter 18 cm (7.1 in), Height 8 cm (3.15 in) See less