Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2012.

Art Deco Vase

Manufacturer Verreries du Centre

Designer Leon Mairesse (Belgian, 1903-1985)

CultureBelgian

Dateca. 1927-1930

MediumBlown glass, acid-etched, and enameled

DimensionsOverall: 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
Base: 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)

InscribedMarked on bottom: "De Backer-Van Camp Bruxelles" and in relief lower side: "VERCENTRE" and "IMAU--E" (?).

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number72.41

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 119, Case 58

DescriptionSlightly flaring cylindrical vase of clear, acid-cut cameo and enameled glass. Art Deco style cubist leaf rim border. Enameled with greens and a central design of four deer in black and white. Polished pontil.

Label TextVerreries du Centre Design by Leon Mairesse Belgian (1903-1985) Art Deco Vase, ca. 1927-1930 Blown glass, acid-etched, and enameled Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 72.41Published ReferencesCappa, 100 ANS D'ART VERRIER EN EUROPE, 1983 Luxembourg Exhibition, p. 358.