This exceptional Art Deco cameo glass vase is a signed work by Degué, one of France’s premier glassmakers of the 1920s. Executed circa 1925-30 during the height of Degué’s glass artistry, this piece features a seldom-seen fuchsia motif. It stands out as a true collector’s piece.
Date: c. 1925-1930
Period: Art Deco
Country of Origin: France (Compiègne)
Artist/Maker/Manufacturer: Degué (founded by David Guéron)
Factory: Cristalleries de Compiègne
Marks/Signatures/Label: here
Size Classification: Medium, Table Size
Dimensions: 9 inches H x 5 1/2 inches W
Weight: 3 lbs. 13 oz
Materials: Glass
Technique: Mouth-blown base, Acid-etched, wheel-carved
Features: Cameo glass
Colors: Red, orange-red, pink, violet, blue, and lavender on a frosted gradient background
Pattern: Fuchsia, Floral
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. True, unaltered antique state. Acid etching and surface polish remain sharp and clear, with minor wear to the base. Please see the images.
Degué was the signature of Guerin’s Cristallerie de Compiègne. A key figure in the Art Deco glass movement, Guerin combined innovative sandblasting techniques with a bold, architectural style that gave his work a distinctive edge. His pieces are now prized for their sculptural forms and exceptional craftsmanship.
