Pierre Gire (1901-1984), aka Pierre d'Avesn. Art deco vase in green art glass.

Pierre Gire (1901-1984), aka Pierre d'Avesn. Art deco vase in green art glass. 1940s. Signed. In excellent condition, with a small chip on the bottom. Dimensions: H 16.5 cm x D 14.0 cm. Pierre Gire (1901-1984), alias Pierre d'Avesn, began working at Rene Lalique at the age of only 14 and stayed for 10 years. During this time, he designed Lalique's famous "Serpent" vase as well as the "Tourbillons" vase, two of Lalique's most expensive and sought-after collector's items. In 1926, he left René Lalique to create his own designs.