La. artists will show glass works at LSU Union Art Gallery Feb 29, 2004
A decorative arts section features the best-known Parisian craftsmen of the period, such as Michel Duffet, Jean Dunand and Gerrare Saddier. The Muse' d'Art Moderne has one of the most important public collections in Paris. (The Advocate -- Entertainment)
Art Deco exhibit at MFA is a dazzling display Sep 15, 2004
It includes furnishings by Ruhlmann; an over-the-top black lacquered cabinet by Ruhlmann and Jean Dunand; "The Parrots," a painting of five women with birds by Jean Dupas; and a delightful white marble table sculpture by Franois Pompon of a smoothly stylized polar bear. "The Exotic" represents a dominant theme of Art Deco, which refers to non-Western cultures and artifacts and their embrace by designers of all stripes, from designed settings and costumes for the Ballets Russes to image sources... (The Standard-Times, MA)
Private properties Dec 10, 2004
On Dec. 18, a rare 14-panel screen, created in 1930 by Art Deco designer Jean Dunand, will be auctioned. Estimated to sell for $350,000 to $550,000, it's made of red-lacquered and gessoed wood with brass-powder decorations. (SFGate.com -- Business Breaking News)
