A beautiful “Les Oiseaux de Mare” Opalescent Glass Plafonnier designed by Pierre D’avesn for Verlys. Depicting gulls and fishes the plafonnier hangs pendant with replacement bronze fitments for suspension. France c.1930-35

Dimensions/ Specifications:

• Diam.38cm/15in, Ht.(as displayed)60/24
• Supplied with 46cm/18in length chain as standard
• Supplied with 3in ceiling rose
• Height reducible
• Height extendable for additional charge

Not Included:

• • 3 x B.22  (4w or 6w) L.E.D Candle Bulb (Available to purchase in our accessories department)
  • Ceiling or wall fixings

Pierre d’Avesn 1901-1990

The “Silent Genius” of Lalique and Daum

• Pierre d’Avesn (born Pierre Girre) received his classical artistic training at the prestigious École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs (ENSAD) in Paris.
• The Lalique Years (1915–1926): He started as an apprentice to René Lalique at age 14. He is credited with designing some of Lalique’s most iconic masterpieces, such as “The Serpent” and “Tourbillons” vases, though he was never allowed to sign them with his own name.
• Daum and ” Les Verreries d’Art Lorrain” (1930–1936): He was headhunted by Daum to lead their “Croismare” facility near Luneville. He produced a line of moulded glass under the brand names Lorrain and Val, intended for luxury department stores like Galeries Lafayette.
• Verlys (1937–1940): Before WWII, he managed Verlys, another top-tier producer of opalescent glass that competed directly with Lalique.
• While working for Daum & Verlys, D’avesn’s personal designs were allows to bear his signature unlike when he was working at Lalique.