Opaline glass, cord, metal
France, c. 1930
Design: Pierre d'Avesn (1901 -1990) – actually Pierre Girre, French sculptor and designer
Presumably executed by Daum, Croismare, Nancy
Single-light fixture
Height: 60 cm, diameter: 40 cm
Very good condition
Unusual ceiling lamp with maritime fish motif in relief

Pierre d'Avesn was active for several important Art Déco glass manufactures, first and foremost for Lalique, for which he made some very successful designs. Accordingly, it is no surprise that he remained true to his favorite material, molded glass, when he was active for Daum at a later point. The comparison of this lamp with Lalique is not far-fetched. The soft shimmering opalescent glass marvelously matches the motif of the fish in water.



The lamp has a single-light fixture and is 60 cm high and has a diameter of 40 cm. It is in very good condition with minimal traces of use and aging. Functionality is not guaranteed.



Pierre d'Avesn (1901 -1990)

Pierre d'Avesn was a designer and sculptor who made Art Deco designs in industrially formed glass art. His real name was Pierre Girre. He received a traditional education in art at the Ecole des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, where François Decorchemont was among his teachers.



Glass Manufactory Daum

The glass manufacture Daum was established in 1878 by Jean Daum in Nancy. His sons Auguste and Antonin Daum continued the factory later on. Inspired by the famous Gallé glass, Daum became a leading glass manufacturer of Art Nouveau and Émille Gallé’s competitor. Daum was also known for the use of glass paste (pâte de verre). The factory referred to an ancient Egyptian method of glass casting, a process which is still in use today.

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