First question of the bat must be who the heck was Pierre D'Avesn?
To the lucky few who do know who this Art Deco legend was than kudos, you have done your homework on glass collecting quite well, but to the discoverer's of the art world I will explain my findings on this talented glass artist.
Ive recently worked on researching two vases done by Pierre D'Avesn, whose actual name was Pierre Girre.
His more rarer and less seen of pieces are the white like-milk glass vases. I would call it milk glass but the glass has more of a white frosting to it, so ill give it the term White Opaline Glass for now (feel free to correct me if I error).
Pierre D'Avesn lived from 1901 till the year 1991, for a total of 90 years. He has worked with such a talent as Rene Lalique and has even has crystal pieces made by the crystal factory of Sevres France.
Look at the deep cut relief style of the vases. I wish I can show them to you in hand but you are probably reading this from miles away. the birds are raised highly on each area of the vase which give it a quite three dimensional look. Amazing how we as humans have tired to capture the impressions of reality even before the birth of the technological age.
I am ever so fond of the Art Deco age even though my knowledge is still young in the matter. The French were quite brilliant and I do see why they were one of the greatest leaders in fashion and art and why they still hold a firm grasp on it today (although not as much as they used to, but thats based more on opinion than fact)
We move on to the Russian Silver story which is the true reason thats delayed this post for so long. My hands are so dry from just cleaning all the accumulated grime and dirt off a Silver Plate along with a newly acquired collection of Russian Silver Cups. I am currently in the process of deciphering the signatures but thats not the story I am to bring here
To all you collectors and newcomers to the world of art and antiques!!
SILVER IS ONE OF YOUR BEST FRIENDS IN THIS WORLD!
BUT CAN BE YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE AS WELL!
With silver only rising to fame in the past few years (well most probably just in America) due to the fall of the dollar or whatever economic crisis befell us that brought this change, I've been stuck deciphering more than once, many different Silver marks.
I've almost given up on this plate I've been cleaning for the past half an hour, hoping to spot a silver mark but had no avail in revealing it. I put the plate aside and sighed, you see to a young Antique Dealer, Antique Russian Silver is quite the big deal, especially if it might be marked by one of the more esteemed makers in Russian Silver. Somehow I found the energy to clean the plate again and Ta-da! I've found it!!!!!! It may possibly not be Russian Silver (but with a number as close to 84 like 835, the design, and the signature beg to differ) but at least im 100% sure that this plate is silver so its worth quite the pretty penny! Remember always check for a mark on any piece!
For a good silver guide go to here: SILVER this is just one of the many websites I use for reference and research, yet nothing beats a book
Also watch out for the false hope of silver plated silver, unless by an esteemed name, it wont bring in the big bucks. I will update you more on this little journey of mine hopefully later on, but its late and I got a busy schedule tomorrow! Stay Tuned, Im going to Christies tomorrow and will be talking about Auction houses, their benefits and disadvantages! Also I will be talking about Sevres And Paul Milet Vases!
The silver pieces will be on my ebay site here (please view even if not interested in buying) -> ANTIQUES FROM BEYOND
Also if you would like to see my employers Antiques you can view them here as well, hes got quite a collection of antiques for every collector and wins my seal of approval
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Thank you for viewing my page and please if you have any questions on any sort of antiques or art and need an expert please feel free to contact me through email: Antiquesfrombeyond@yahoo.com
or text me at 718 213 8718
Im located in NY for your convenience!
