Interiors & Decorations

Jewellery & Precious Stones

Watches, Pens & Lighters

Fashion

Coins & Stamps

Comics & Animation

Classic Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia

Wine, Whisky & Spirits

Asian & Tribal Art

Trading Cards

Toys & Models

Archaeology & Natural History

Sports

Music, Movies & Cameras

Books & Historical Memorabilia

The finest objects brought to you by {name}

Michel Karis

Rare et élégante suspension Art nouveau française, réalisée vers 1905–1915, comportant une vasque en verre marbré nuagé soufflé, signée à l’acide “G. V. de Croismare”.

La vasque présente un remarquable décor marbré et nuagé aux tons chauds et lumineux, typique des productions françaises Art nouveau du début du XXᵉ siècle. La diffusion de la lumière est douce et enveloppante, mettant en valeur la profondeur et la richesse du verre.

Elle est associée à un support en fer forgé finement travaillé, à décor végétal stylisé. Les lignes souples et organiques de la monture s’inscrivent pleinement dans le vocabulaire naturaliste de l’Art nouveau français.

La signature à l’acide “G. V. de Croismare”, nettement visible sur le verre, constitue un gage d’authenticité et confère à cette suspension un intérêt particulier pour les collectionneurs de luminaires Art nouveau signés.

Contexte historique

Au début du XXᵉ siècle, la Grande Verrerie de Croismare participe activement au renouveau des arts décoratifs français, développant une production de verrerie artistique et de luminaires Art nouveau caractérisée par l’usage de verres marbrés et nuagés soufflés et une attention particulière portée à la diffusion de la lumière.

G. V. de Croismare, verrier actif durant cette période, signe certaines de ces productions aujourd’hui recherchées pour leur qualité décorative et leur authenticité.
La verrerie sera reprise ultérieurement par les frères Muller, verriers majeurs installés à Lunéville, mais les œuvres signées “G. V. de Croismare”, comme le présent luminaire, relèvent de la production originale antérieure à cette reprise, indépendante de Muller Frères.

Cette suspension illustre ainsi un moment charnière de l’Art nouveau français, entre tradition artisanale régionale et essor des grandes manufactures artistiques du début du XXᵉ siècle.

Caractéristiques

Matériaux : verre marbré soufflé, fer forgé

Hauteur totale : 76 cm

Diamètre de la vasque : 35 cm

Hauteur de la vasque : 12 cm

Période : vers 1905–1915

Origine : France

État

Très bon état général compte tenu de l’âge.
Présence de quelques rayures superficielles d’usage, visibles sur les photographies, sans incidence sur la présentation ni la structure.



Rare and elegant French Art Nouveau pendant light, produced circa 1905–1915, featuring a blown marbled and mottled glass bowl, acid-signed “G. V. de Croismare”.

The glass bowl displays a striking marbled and clouded decoration in warm, luminous tones, characteristic of early 20th-century French Art Nouveau glass production. The light diffusion is soft and atmospheric, enhancing the depth and richness of the glass.

It is mounted on a finely handcrafted wrought iron structure, decorated with stylised vegetal motifs. The flowing, organic lines are fully characteristic of the French Art Nouveau aesthetic.

The clearly visible acid-etched signature “G. V. de Croismare” on the glass guarantees authenticity and adds particular appeal for collectors of signed Art Nouveau lighting.

Historical context

In the early 20th century, the Grande Verrerie de Croismare took part in the renewal of French decorative arts, producing artistic glass and lighting distinguished by the use of blown marbled and mottled glass and a refined approach to light diffusion.

G. V. de Croismare, active during this period, signed a number of these works, which are now sought after for their decorative quality and authenticity.
The glassworks was later taken over by the Muller brothers, prominent glassmakers based in Lunéville; however, pieces signed “G. V. de Croismare”, such as the present pendant light, belong to the original production prior to this takeover, independent from Muller Frères.

This pendant light therefore illustrates a pivotal moment in French Art Nouveau, bridging regional artisanal traditions and the rise of major artistic glass manufacturers in the early 20th century.

Details

Materials: blown marbled glass, wrought iron

Total height: 76 cm

Bowl diameter: 35 cm

Bowl height: 12 cm

Period: circa 1905–1915

Origin: France

Condition

Very good overall condition considering age.
Some minor surface scratches, visible in the photos, consistent with normal wear over time.

France - Art Nouveau - 1900-1910 

Chandelier - Wrought iron - G.V CROISMARE

Antiques & Classic Furniture

Reserve price

No reserve price

Buy now

Budget

From

Closing date

Sunday

Thursday

Wednesday

Saturday

Friday

tomorrow

23 July

20 July

22 July

today

Location

Italy

The Netherlands

Belgium

France

Germany

Spain

Poland

Portugal

United Kingdom

Austria

Latvia

Hungary

Romania

Luxembourg

Bulgaria

Denmark

Sweden

Czech Republic

Estonia

Greece

Lithuania

Slovak Republic

Switzerland

Finland

Israel

Size

S (10–40 cm)

M (40–80 cm)

L (80–120 cm)

XS (under 10 cm)

XXL (over 160 cm)

XL (120–160 cm)

Dimensions

Height

Width

Depth

Brand

WMF / Geislingen

Jaeger-LeCoultre

Val Saint Lambert

Doyen

Murano

Moser & Söhne

Thonet

Baccarat

Christofle

Degué

Muller Frères

Max le Verrier

Zenith

Moët & Chandon

Herend

Limoges

Richard Ginori

Curt Schlevogt

Gallia

Daum Frères

Loetz

Legras & Cie.

Longwy

Orivit

Object

Sculpture

Mantel clock

Clock

Icon

Frame

Wall clock

Chandelier

Vase

Mirror

Religious objects

Wall mirror

Nightstand

Decanter

Chair

Candleholder

Wall sconce

Credenza

Candlestick

Ring

Hand fan

Candelabrum

Jewellery box

Statue

Decorative ornament

Country of origin

Netherlands

Europe

Russia

Czechia

Unknown

Japan

United States

Asia

North America

Ireland

China

Material

Wood

Bronze

Brass

Glass

Marble

Metal

Silver

Gilt bronze

Silverplated

Iron

Crystal

Walnut

Mahogany

Textile

Copper

Gilt wood

Patinated bronze

Gilt brass

Burr walnut

Steel

Wrought iron

Earthenware

Silk

Polychrome wood

Gender

Women

Unisex

Condition

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Good condition - used with small signs of ageing

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Fair condition -  heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing

Good condition

Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear

Fair condition

Excellent condition

As new - unused

Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear

Good condition - used with some signs of wear

Good

Needs restoration

Poor - heavily used with major cracks, damages or major parts missing

Good - visible signs of wear

Fair - major signs of wear

Fair

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Very used condition, used with visible signs of wear

Very good - minor signs of wear

Very good

Very poor - showing significant decay, loss of original texture or solidity of the material

Very good condition, very light signs of wear

As new

Mint

Period

1850-1900

1920-1930

1900-1910

1800-1850

1930-1940

1910-1920

1950-1960

1940-1950

1960-1970

1750-1800

Antiques & Classic Furniture

This object is no longer available, but there’s still lots to explore

Chandelier - Wrought iron - G.V CROISMARE

Popular in Antiques & Classic Furniture

1801 objects

Related collections