Art Deco Glass
Degue French Art Deco Cameo Glass Vase
This French art deco cameo glass vase was designed by David Gueron for his own company "Verre d'Art DegueDegue
[1889 - 1974]
In 1928 Edouard Cazaux, (1889 - 1974), an artist, sculptor and ceramic designer joined forces with David Gueron, founder of Christalleries de Compiegne. The company was called "Verrerie d' art Degue". They opened a retail outlet in 1930 in Paris on Rue Druout which existed until 1939. The company participated in the decoration of the steamship Normandy, launched in 1935. Their glass was signed "Degue".", known as "Degue". The company, founded in 1926, lasted only until 1939 when Gueron closed the factory and fled the Nazis. The mouth blown spherical vase sits on a cushion foot. The frosted white glass ground is overlaid with deep purple glass on the foot to a brillian reddish orange glass above. The upper layer is acid etched away to create a field of stylized tulips. The vase is signed "Degue" and "Made in France". The vase measures 9 1/4" high and 8" in diameter.
Reference# G018
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