{"title":"Joseph Simon at Val Saint Lambert : Master of Belgian Art Deco Glass","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eVal Saint Lambert\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in Liège, Belgium, has long stood as a bastion of European glassmaking excellence. Known for its exquisite \u003cstrong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"425\"\u003ecut glass vases, bowls, and ornamental works\u003c\/strong\u003e, the factory reached international acclaim during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eArt Deco period\u003c\/strong\u003e, when its artisans pushed the boundaries of design, colour, and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"616\"\u003eJoseph Simon’s Artistic Contributions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eAmong the most influential designers at Val Saint Lambert was \u003cstrong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eJoseph Simon\u003c\/strong\u003e, active between the wars. Alongside contemporaries such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eLéon Ledru\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eCharles Graffart\u003c\/strong\u003e, Simon created pieces that embodied the spirit of \u003cstrong data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eArt Deco\u003c\/strong\u003e—sleek lines, bold geometric patterns, and daring colour contrasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eOne of his celebrated works is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003epair of cut-to-clear crystal vases in deep royal blue\u003c\/strong\u003e (1920s), demonstrating his mastery of colour integration and precision cutting. These works not only reflect the innovation of their time but also Simon’s ability to blend artistry with technical brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eA Beacon of Art Deco Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003eVal Saint Lambert’s Art Deco creations, enriched by Simon’s vision, remain among the finest examples of decorative glass from the early 20th century. Their combination of elegance, craftsmanship, and modernity appealed to collectors worldwide, securing the factory’s reputation as one of Europe’s premier glassmakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eLasting Legacy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eThe enduring appeal of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eVal Saint Lambert\u003c\/strong\u003e owes much to Joseph Simon and his peers, whose dedication to design elevated Belgian glassmaking to new heights. Today, Simon’s Art Deco creations are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003ehighly prized by collectors and museums\u003c\/strong\u003e, celebrated not only for their beauty but also for their role in shaping the legacy of Val Saint Lambert as a global leader in decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"val-st-lambert-cased-ruby-over-uranium-glass-vase-palacio","title":"Val St Lambert Cased Ruby Over Uranium Glass Vase ‘Palacio’","description":"\u003cp\u003eVal St Lambert Cased Ruby Over Uranium Glass Vase ‘Palacio’.\u003cbr\u003eBelgium, Circa 1930\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 17 cms (6.7 ins)\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 17 cms (6.7 ins)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nwtiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51227236467025,"sku":"5152","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5873\/5185\/files\/background-editor_output_9fd421ad-76e4-4ae7-8eed-bda7fef95f42.png?v=1749152411"},{"product_id":"val-st-lambert-hand-blown-pink-over-clear-cut-art-deco-glass-vase","title":"Val St Lambert Hand Blown Pink over Clear Cut Art Deco Glass Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eA superbly intricate and highly sophisticated lathe cut hand-blown vase by Val Saint Lambert, retaining its original label. \u003cbr\u003eBelgium, circa 1920\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 15 cms (5.9 ins)\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 16 cms (6.3 ins)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExhibiting their signiature cased glass technique where the geometric cutting reveals two-tone colours. In this instance, pink or fuschia over clear, the vase exhibits cutting as vertical flutes, horizontal lozenges and petal cuts around the flared rim. The cutting is sharp and precise. 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