Crystal cup Paul Nicolas d'Argental 1875 - 1952

Large and beautiful cut in heavy crystal size flowers, signed crystal d'argental france, by paul nicolas, master glassmaker of the cristallerie saint louis. Centerpiece, fruit cup, salad bowl. Good condition nothing to report minimal wear with a few scratches barely visible to the naked eye. Stamped under the base. Circa: 1919/ 1920. High diameter: 13.38 in / 34 cm. Weight: 2188 grams / 77.17 oz. Paul nicolas, school of nancy, (1875 - 1952), from 1893 student then production designer of emile gallé, He began working under his own name in 1919, with the support of the cristallerie de st louis. He first signed his pieces 'd'argental'. Later, he added his own name, sometimes with the mention of "nancy". He has received 2 gold medals and several more over the years at the paris exhibitions! Paul nicolas' style evolves over time: the works signed by argental are typical of the school of nancy, art nouveau.

Ref. : H652A93G