"Large Ball Vase Signed Degue Art Deco Period "
Large ball-shaped vase with flared neck signed Degué circa 1925 In multi-layer glass on a pink background Decorated with stylized pink and blue Japanese chrysanthemums, acid-etched, The chrysanthemum, kiku in Japanese, is today one of the most important flowers in the history of Japan. It has become the symbol of the country. Inscription under the base Made in France In perfect condition Weight 8.8 kg Neck Ø 27.5 cm David GUERON known as DEGUE (1892-1950) took over an old glassworks-crystalworks in Compiègne (Oise), specializing in perfume bottles which called: "SA Cristalleries de Compiègne". In the same year, he founded the "Verrerie d'Art Degué" at 63 boulevard Malherbes in Paris (factory) and acquired premises at 41 rue de Paradis in the 10th arrondissement (showroom), in order to present a production of vases and lighting fixtures in bright colors and quality. The latter will be moved to 52, rue de Londres in Paris.