Art Deco Violet Molded Glass Flower Bowl by Pierre Davesn, 1930

Original and iconic molded glass flower bowl; the round, pierced glass for placing flowers is removable, so the object can also be used as a bowl or ashtray. Its shape is simple and bold, cleverly proportioned, the result of intelligent aesthetic reflection in pure Art Deco style; nickel oxide was added during glass fusion to achieve the soft, refined violet coloring; although it bears no signature (in this type of bowl and with this artist, it happened often) we can say with certainty that it was produced in France between 1930 and 1935 by Pierre D’Avesn, an artist who at that time was working at the Daum glassworks, where he developed an innovative molded glass technique, resulting in pieces of amazing transparency and brilliance like our bowl. Pierre d’Avesn was born in 1901 and initially worked at Rene Lalique for 10 years. During this time, he designed Lalique’s famous “Snake” vase and the “Tourbillons” vase, two of “Lalique’s” most expensive collectibles. In 1926, he left René Lalique and created his own designs; from 1930 to 1936 he was a valuable and creative collaborator with the Daum Firm; later he had his creations produced at the Cristalleries de Saint-Remy. Considered the elite of the last Art Deco glassmakers, he died at 90. Measures diameter cm.18, height cm.9. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity

issues arising from misattribution