Pair Of Covered Vases Rouen Style Pharmacy Pot, Signed Au Vase Etrusque Paris Potiche

Large pair of covered vases. Apothecary models with Rouen decor. Measure 49cm in height. Still have the label of the haberdasher "Au Vase etrusque Paris" In very good condition, only one lid has two chips under the base. Work from the beginning of the 20th century, in the style of the 18th century. Louis Damon (1860-1947) became the owner of the store "Au Vase Etrusque" at 20 rue Malesherbes in Paris in 1887 at the age of 27. A great creative, he has a decoration workshop and makes his own models to resell them. In 1889, the Daum Brothers entrusted him with the finishing of Berluze vases with long handles. They work them in his workshop by finely engraving them with a cameo wheel or intaglio of plant ornaments that he draws himself in an Art Nouveau style. It will also distribute a range of glassware at Vallerysthal, Portieux and Baccarat. Rewarded in 1900 during the Universal Exhibition of 1900 with a silver medal, he joined forces with his brother-in-law Delente. He then signed Damon and Delente/Au Vase Etrusque. In the 1920s, the store was transferred to 4 avenue Pierre 1er de Serbia in Paris. It becomes Etablissements Damon with workshops located at 13 rue Verniquet in Paris, producing electrical appliances and art stained glass. Louis Damon's creations between 1889 and 1905 are signed LDamon, LDamon/Parus or DAMON/PARIS sometimes followed by the address 20, bd Malesherbes