Primavera advertising ashtray, Printemps Paris, signed Colette Gueden

Advertising ashtray of the primavera art workshop, of the printemps department stores, signed colette gueden. Brand on the reverse "primavera", "colette gueden", "made in france proceram", "aubagne" 30s. Good condition, very slight traces of time, beautiful green color and shine. Diameter: 10.5 cm. Colette gueden (1905-2000) Colette gueden's name and work are closely associated with primavera, the art studio of the printemps department stores in paris, founded in 1912 by pierre laguionie, manager of printemps and lawyer rené guilleré, founder of the société des artistes décorateurs. Born in 1905 in indochina, colette gueden worked as a designer at primavera, before becoming manager and director in 1938. Primavera then specialized in ceramic objects in addition to the production of carpets, fabrics and wallpapers.

Ref. : CSUFGAFG