Category Archives: French cameo glass
Results from the NYC Pier Show, March 13-14, 2010
The weather in NYC was miserable this weekend, especially Saturday. Heavy, steady rain accompanied by strong wind, made for a rough day. Ordinary inclement weather is usually good for attendance and business at shows, but awful weather can have a … Continue reading
Pate-de-verre French glass by A. Walter and Argy-Rousseau, part II
French pâte-de-verre (pronounced pot, as in pot of stew) glass is amongst the most highly collectible of all French glass. Joseph-Gabriel Argy-Rousseau was one of the early proponents of this style of glass. He designed the original models from which … Continue reading
Le Verre Francais glass is in the doldrums, except…
Every category of item that I sell has its ups and downs. I’ve seen it again and again with Handel lamps, Louis Icart etchings, art glass shades, etc., etc. It doesn’t take a lot to move the prices in one … Continue reading
Americans don’t appreciate sophisticated French Cameo Glass
Padding and wheel-carving are difficult glass techniques that add a level of sophistication and rarity to any French cameo glass vase. Sometimes the vases do not appear quite as colorful as some other vases with simpler techniques. Over the last … Continue reading
Shopping for antiques in Buenos Aires, Argentina
We’ve been traveling to Argentina for over 35 years. In that time, we’ve watched the changes in the antiques market there. Early on, we were able to buy fairly well, especially French Art Deco glass by companies like Schneider, who … Continue reading
Generally poor results at Heritage’s first New York 20th Century Decorative Arts auction, December 10, 2009
Heritage Auctions, the major Dallas, TX auction house, held their first auction of 20th Century Decorative Arts in New York on December 10, 2009. Results were generally poor in the lamp and glass sections of the auction, with many lots … Continue reading
Astounding price for a Galle vase at Christie’s New York 20th Century Decorative Arts auction
The 20th Century decorative arts market gets very busy at this time of year with most of the major auctions houses scheduling their sales this week and next. Christie’s New York held their sale yesterday with some very interesting results. … Continue reading
Some treasures I’ve owned, part V, Gallé blownout vases
Emile Gallé died in 1904, but the company he founded continued in business until the Great Depression. Production stopped during WWI, but then continued after the war. It was during that time that blownout vases were created. Sometimes they are … Continue reading
Oops! I broke it, part II
Most damage happens because of carelessness, but occasionally there’s another reason. This was one of those times. Lia and I used to go to Paris several times a year on buying trips. It’s a tough job, but somebody has to … Continue reading
French cameo and Tiffany Studios Favrile glass do well at Julia’s Lamp & Glass auction, November 20, 2009
Session 2 of James D. Julia’s Lamp & Glass auction was held on Friday, November 20. The session began with art glass shades, with rare and unusual examples holding up well, while common shades did not. The Tiffany Studios section … Continue reading