JULIEN VIARD 1920 Paris Art Deco Frosted Embossed Glass Lidded Vase With 18Kt Gilt

Round lidded jar in frosted glass designed by Julien Viard (1883-1938).

This a very nice decorative lidded jar created in Paris France during the art deco period by Julien Viard, back in the 1920's. The jar has been crafted in an octagonal shape on a round base in frosted glass and decorated with embossed motifs of flowers and birds. The eight squared side panels are decorated with different birds accented with gold and fitted on top with a round lid.

Julien Viard

He was the designer of hundreds of perfume bottles during the 1920s. Julien Viard received his training, first in bronze work, from Antonin Mercié and then from his father, the sculptor Clovis Viard. The latter was associated with the Parisian establishments Leblanc-Barbedienne, a renowned foundryman.

Country: Paris, France.

Period: Art-deco, 1920-1925

Weight: 344.95 Grams, (0.35 Kg.).

Measurements: 58 mm by 97 mm by 97 mm (2.30 x 3.82 x 3.82 Inches).

Hallmarks: Signed at the bottom part with the maker's mark in raised molded as follows, "J. VIARD MADE IN FRANCE".

Literature: Christie Mayer Lefkowitz. Art of Perfume: Discovering and Collecting Perfume Bottles. Thames & Hudson 1998. For similar pieces illustrated.

Condition: The overall condition of this Julien Viard lidded jar is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold and all parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: D070625JMNM/.5610