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Pâte-de-cristal Vase by François-Emile Décorchement
Pâte-de-cristal Vase by François-Emile Décorchement
Pâte-de-cristal Vase by François-Emile Décorchement
Pâte-de-cristal Vase by François-Emile Décorchement
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Pâte-de-cristal Vase by François-Emile Décorchement

  • This shimmering vase was hand-crafted by the renowned French glassmaker, François-Emile Décorchemont
  • The vase displays his mastery of the difficult pâte-de-cristal technique
  • The warm, earthy color palette is enhanced by the delicate geometric pattern that envelops the vase
  • Décorchemont's creations can be seen in prestigious collections such as the Met
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Description
This shimmering vase was hand-crafted by the renowned French glassmaker, François-Emile Décorchemont. Celebrated for his mastery of the pâte-de-verre method, Décorchemont also perfected the similarly delicate pâte-de-cristal method seen here, wherein finely ground crystal is molded into soft shapes and rich textures. The warm, earthy color palette of this vase shines with a bold mixture of gold, amber and crimson, further enhanced by the geometric pattern that envelops the vase's form.

Born in Conches-en-Ouche,. . .
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This shimmering vase was hand-crafted by the renowned French glassmaker, François-Emile Décorchemont. Celebrated for his mastery of the pâte-de-verre method, Décorchemont also perfected the similarly delicate pâte-de-cristal method seen here, wherein finely ground crystal is molded into soft shapes and rich textures. The warm, earthy color palette of this vase shines with a bold mixture of gold, amber and crimson, further enhanced by the geometric pattern that envelops the vase's form.

Born in Conches-en-Ouche, Normandy in 1880, Décorchemont studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris under Henri Bergé. Inspired by ancient glasswork, he revived the intricate process of pâte-de-verre, where finely crushed glass is mixed with a binding agent to create molds, resulting in luminous, ethereal pieces. Décorchemont's work captivated collectors worldwide, earning him prestigious accolades such as the Legion of Honor. Today his work can be seen in important museum collections such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and his timeless creations endure as symbols of technical brilliance and artistic innovation.

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Circa 1925

5 1/2" high x 5" diameter
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Pâte-de-cristal Vase by François-Emile Décorchement
Period: 20th Century
Origin: France
Type: Vases/Rose Bowls
Style: Art Deco
Depth: 5.0 in. (12.7 cm)
Width: 5.0 in. (12.7 cm)
Height: 5.5 in. (13.97 cm)
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