Aristide COLOTTE (1885-1959). Ovoid vase. The decoration and - Lot 125

Aristide COLOTTE (1885-1959). Ovoid vase. The decoration and title entirely drawn with a wheel, then finished with a burin. One-of-a-kind proof in clear crystal, 1936. Signed and located COLOTTE Nancy and "LES O.R A leur président . One of a kind. Height: 15.5cm. Born in Baccarat in 1885, Colotte was quickly spotted for his talents as a craftsman - jeweler, engraver and sculptor - and went on to expand his Nancy workshop, hiring collaborators and working independently with Baccarat. In 1929, he exhibited two showcases at the Paris Salon, each containing six unique pieces of cut and sculpted crystal vases. In the 1930s, he mastered the difficult technique of direct chiseling on crystal blocks. His unique pieces were presented to Pope Pius XI and other celebrities of the day, and he created the crystal decor for the Lorraine Art Pavilion at the 1937 International Exhibition.