Information on Art Deco design. Art Deco was at it’s best throughout the 1920’s and 1930’s. Geometric and bold designs took over from the flowing designs of the Art Nouveau era. The traditional cameo was less prominent although they were often inset into geometric mounts such as the malachite cigarette box below. Cameo glass took on a new lease of life with designers such as Lalique, Daum andd Schneider putting their own stamp on their designs. New materials were often used in designs such as Bakelite, chrome and aluminium. Below are some examples of Art Deco designs.
An Art Deco monumental size cameo glassfloor or table lamp by daum SIGNED ‘DAUM NANCY’ WITH CROSS OF LORRAINE, CIRCA 1925 heavily acid-etched and engraved with an allover design of stylised white flora and geometric leaf forms against a mottled orange ground, contained within a detachable wrought iron base shade 64.5cm diam
Sold for £ 6,250 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2018
A RARE ART DECO HARDSTONE AND DIAMOND DEVANT DE CORSAGE, BY BOUCHERON Of mosaic design, the sculpted onyx ribbon bow, decorated with fluted jade foliate motifs and carved coral accents, to the central carved lapis lazuli knot, with circular and single-cut diamond trim, mounted in 18k white gold, circa 1925, with French assay marks and maker’s mark Signed Boucheron, Paris Desiged by Lucien Hirtz Mounted by Bisson
Sold for USD 99,500 at Christies in 2002
Schneider Art Deco Acid Etched and Wheel Engraved Cameo Glass Floriform Footed Vase Circa 1925-1930 Height 16 3/4 inches.
Appears to be in generally good condition; no apparent hairline cracks, chips, nicks, etc.; the interior appears to be generally clean, however, there may be some cloudiness; residue on underside of base left by felt pads, not of any consequence; loss to frosted finish along top under orange blossom; there appears to be approximately 3 areas with inadvertent wheel engraving located near the top ribbed areas, presumably as made by the factory; top side of foot engraved Schneider, underside signed FRANCE.
Sold for $6,875 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle New York in 2017
Art Deco Malachite & European Silver Snuff Box
European silver hallmarks found on this art deco malachite & silver snuff box. Highly detailed framed shell cameo top. Closes securely. Measures 3 3/8″L x 2″W x 1″H. Condition: good
Sold for $2,900 at Abington Auction Gallery in 2018
Three Art Deco jewelled lacquer cigarette cases, circa 1925-1935 rectangular, comprising: a silver-gilt case enamelled in coral, Asprey & Co. Ltd., London, 1933, with agate sides, banded with rose diamonds within black enamel borders, the lid applied with a marquess’s coronet in rose diamonds, 9.3 cm., 3 5/8 in.; a black and green enamelled gold example, probably American, circa 1925, inscribed: PAT. APLD. FOR, in a fabric pochette, stamped 14k and incuse maker’s mark, 7.5cm., 3 in.; and a black lacquer example, Strauss. Allard & Meyer, Paris, circa 1925, applied with a glass cameo of Cupid and a love bird, within a green and blue enamel lozenge frame, lapis lazuli ends within chevron borders, gold and lapis lazuli clasp, makers’ mark, French eagle, in a suede slip cover, 8.8cm., 3 1/2 in. Quantity: 3
Sold for 2,250 GBP at Sotheby’s in 2015
