Glass Paste Candy Dish, "pope's Coin" Model, Signed "argy Rousseau"
Gabriel ARGY-ROUSSEAU (1885–1953), “Monnaie du Pape” candy dishmade of pâte de verre with relief decoration on both pieces, in highly contrasting shades of blue, milky white, and gray. Signed “G. Argy-Rousseau” along the edge of the base of the container. Height: 8.5 cm, Diameter: 9.5 cm.
Gabriel ARGY-ROUSSEAU entered the École Nationale de Céramique de Sèvres in 1903 at the age of 17. The research of Henri Cros, who had a studio made available to him within the factory grounds, sparked his interest in pâte de verre. His first creations were exhibited in 1914 at the Salon des Artistes Français.
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On display at the boutique
Period: 20th century
Style: Art Nouveau
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Glass paste
Diameter: 9.5
Height: 8.5
Reference (ID): 1829203
Availability: In stock
