Multilayered Glass Vase Decorated With Wisteria By François Théodore Legras

Multi-layered glass vase decorated with branches of mauve and brown wisteria on a marmoreal background signed Legras -1839-1916 - Some historical landmarks In 1888, the Plaine Saint Deniis glassworks received a gold medal at the Barcelona exhibition: it is the consecration. On December 27 of this year, the day of his 49th birthday, Legras was made a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor by the President of the Republic, Sadi Carnot. The Universal Exhibition of 1889 was a success for the glassmaker, which offered an extremely varied catalog. He obtained new awards, which led to further expansion in order to increase production capacity, especially since in 1897, the Pantin glassworks was attached to that of Saint Denis. François Théodore Legras is appointed Chairman and CEO of "Verrerie et Cristallerie de St Denis", which will become "Legras et Cie" located on avenue de Paris in Saint Denis.