'Thee roses' RESERVED

The black molded blown glass is first matte etched and then polished, making the higher parts glossier than the deeper parts, and so the gold patina only adheres to the rougher surface of the matte parts. When a matted vase is polished, soft transitions from matte to glossy are created. That takes a lot of labor, but then you get something. Rare vase in this version.

Pierre D'Avesn, or Pierre Girre, created iconic designs in the art deco period. Initially for René Lalique, then for Daum and others.