"Large Art Deco Vase, Decorated With Dahlias, Signed Charles Schneider / Le Verre Français 1920,"
Old & large vase from the art deco period. Very beautiful decoration of dahlias on a purple and pink background. Unusual shape of this classic of French glass. Your beautiful contrast of matte and gloss. 32cm high Very good condition The brand “Le Verre Français” was registered in 1918 by CHARLES SCHNEIDER, master glassmaker who previously worked at DAUM This collection of vases and bowls presents a plant decoration particularly appreciated, at that time, by American customers. What makes it rich is the wide variety of acid-etched decorations, presenting a contrast of materials (smooth versus matte). The worked colors are less prolific than the Schneider line also created in 1918. Its wide distribution allows it to be profitable despite the additional work caused by the acid engraving work. There are three signatures that identify “Le Verre Français” vases: