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French Art Deco

artdecotreasuresadmin — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 08:21:06 +0000

French Art Deco. France was the birthplace of Art Deco design. It originated in the 1910’s but it wasn’t until the 1920’s to 1930’s when it began to flourish in the USA and Europe.

Parisian department stores and fashion designers also played an important part in the rise of Art Deco. Prominent businesses such as silverware firm Christofle, glass designer René Lalique, and the jewellers Louis Cartier and Boucheron began designing products in more modern styles. Beginning in 1900, department stores recruited decorative artists to work in their design studios. The decoration of the 1912 Salon d’Automne was entrusted to the department store Printemps, and that year it created its own workshop, Primavera. Reference: Wikipedia

Below are some examples and price guides of French Art Deco antiques including a Parisian cigarette dispenser and a Janesich jabot pin.

French Art Deco-style Brass Parisian Kiosk Cigarette Dispenser
c. 1930, ht. 9 1/4, base rim dia. 3 7/8 in.

Sold for US$153 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2023

TWO PANELS OF FRENCH ART DECO RAYON LAMPAS
CIRCA 1920-30

With a black and crimson ground depicting large scale pomegranates in shades of silver and gray atop chinoiserie-style tables
881⁄2 in. (224.8 cm.) long, 48 in. (122 cm.) wide

Sold for USD 252 at Christie’s in 2023

JANESICH, DIAMOND AND ONYX JABOT PIN
Containing triangular and calibre cut onyx and numerous rose cut diamonds. Mounted in platinum. 2 1/4 x 7/16 inches.
Engraved: JANESICH 12872.
Stamp: (French hallmark).
Gross weight: 2.89 dwt.

Sold for US$1,500 at Hindman in 2023

Art Deco Wax Mannequin Head, with glass eyes and period hat. Size: 13” x 8” x 9” (33 x 20 x 23 cm).

Sold for US$250 at Material Culture in 2023

Circa 1920 French Art Deco Bronze Sculptures Dogs on Onyx Base
Dimension: 8-1/2″ x 11-1/2″ x 6″

Sold for US$200 at World of Antiques, Inc. in 2023

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Greek Revival

artdecotreasuresadmin — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 08:28:07 +0000

Greek Revival. Archaeological discoveries during the Art Deco era led to an interest in ancient designs such as Roman, Egyptian and Greek. The Greek key design found its way onto many items including watches, jewelry and everyday household objects. Statues or figurines, including bronzes, also had Ancient Greek designs to them such as gods and other classical figures.

Below are some examples and price guides of Art Deco Greek revival inspired antiques including a figure of Orpheus and a travel clock with a Greek key design to the rim.

Percy Bryant Baker (1881-1970)
Music
inscribed ‘© / Bryant Baker / 1932’ (along the base) and inscribed ‘NO.I’ (on the base) and inscribed ‘no 1. B.B’ (underneath the base)
bronze with brown patina
25 in. (63.5 cm.) high, on a 2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high wooden base.

In this work, it is believed that Baker depicts Orpheus, the fabled musician, poet, and prophet in ancient Greek mythology standing in an elegant contrapposto pose with his right arm extended outward. Cradled in Orpheus’ left arm is his lyre that his father Apollo gave to him and that he played with such mastery that neither enemies nor beasts could resist his melodies. Bryant has given Orpheus’ an expression of anguish and sorrow, suggesting that Bryant is possibly depicting the moment in the story of Orpheus and Eurydice when Orpheus, learning of Eurydice’s death, sung his grief with his lyre, moving every human and God.

Sold for US$5,100 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2022

Asprey & Co Ltd, an Art Deco 9ct gold cigarette case, of engine-turned design and Greek key motif border, with sliding mechanism, maker’s marks for Asprey & Co Ltd, hallmarks for London 1927, patent number 21914, length 13.5cm, 204.7g

Sold for £2,400 at Kinghams Auctioneers in 2022

18k Gold Platinum Tiffany Greek Key Enamel Watch

18k Gold & Platinum Tiffany Stunning Greek Key Enamel Art Deco Pocket Watch. Pristine condition. Ultra-thin high grade movement with 18 Jewels and 8 Adjustments. Greek Key enamel is in incredible condition. Circa:1920s

Sold for US$1,300 at Hess Fine Auctions in 2022

Art Deco Chain Link 14K Gold and Seed Pearl Choker and Bracelet, each made of green and rose gold chain link with Greek key motif and seed pearl decorated clasp, the bracelet clasp with safety chain (both marked on clasp ’14’ with Greek letter Psi, tests 14K). Dimensions of bracelet: 1 3/4 in. x 6 1/2 in. Total weight: 32.66 dwt.

Sold for US$1,700 Everard Auctions & Appraisals in 2022

Lacloche 14K Gold & Silver Travel Clock
20th century
the Art Deco dial signed “Lacloche, France,” bezel with Greek key motif
2 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 inches

Sold for US$2,200 at Fontaine’s Auction Gallery in 2021

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Egyptian Revival

artdecotreasuresadmin — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:56:13 +0000

The Egyptian Revival style began in the early 19th century but it also became fashionable during the Art Deco era as well. The Art Deco era was around the same time that Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1922 and the interest in Egyptian art surged during this time.

Below are some examples and price guides of Art Deco Egyptian Revival antiques including a bronze figure by Chiparus and a scarab necklace.

DEMETRE CHIPARUS (ROMANIAN, 1886-1947) FOR ETLING
‘Egyptian Dancer’: A Patinated Bronze Figure, circa 1925
small version, raised on a striated marble plinth inset with a bronze decorative panel
29.5cm high, marble engraved ‘D.H.Chiparus’ and ‘ETLING/Paris’

Sold for £ 5,312 (US$ 6,271) inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2020

AN EXQUISITE CARTIER ART DECO MULTI-GEM AND DIAMOND EGYPTIAN REVIVAL BROOCH
Cushion, baguette and oval cabochon emeralds, baguette, tapered baguette and French-cut rubies, tapered baguette and trapezoid-cut sapphires, single and old-cut diamonds, onyx plaques, platinum, circa 1924, signed Cartier, Londres, numbered, red Cartier case

Sold for USD 268,750 at Christie’s in 2021

Antique Egyptian Revival Gilt-Metal and Faience Pendant-Necklace
2 blue faience scarabs, c.1925. Length 19 1/2 inches.

Sold for $441 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle in 2022

1920’s 6ft Egyptian Revival Panels

Sold for US$200 at Flannery’s Estate Services in 2022

FRENCH EGYPTIAN REVIVAL THERMOMETER

POLISHED BRASS FARENHEIT AND REAUMUR BLACK MARBLE BASE ART DECO ERA 10 1/2″ X 4″ X 3 1/2″

Sold for US$250 at Hartzell’s Auction Gallery, Inc. in 2022

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