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Author Topic: Crystal Clear CAT -- Signed JG Durand = ID = Durand / Arc, France  (Read 6053 times)

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Another piece I picked up at the Collectible show.  I thought he (the cat) was very Striking!!  I liked.  I did not notice till I got home that it was signed.  Looks like Durand (which is France I believe).  Any other knowledge about this guy?  Or year?

~ 5.50 inches tall
~ 2.75 long
~ 1.25 wide

Just such a striking piece I find, IMHO......I HAD to have him !!    :thup:   Thanks
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Re: Crystal Clear CAT -- Signed...
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2012, 06:17:33 AM »
J.G. Durand is & has been into everything for years, Luminarc, Cristal D'Arques, Mikasa, etc. They've been selling animals for many years & your cat is on several eBay auctions. Not certain a date can be pinpointed though. Ken

Company history:
http://www.arcb2b.com/en/Company-profile/History.html
Cat:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stunning-Perfect-J-G-Durand-Signed-Crystal-Cat-Art-Deco-Cubism-Cubist-Style-/170774988479?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c2fb86bf

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Re: Crystal Clear CAT -- Signed...
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2012, 08:57:40 AM »
jg durand is a brand from ARC - the largest single glass maker in the world. Brands include arcopal, arcoroc, crystal d' arques, arcuisine and others. ( though not Mikasa). The line of higher quality table ware was introduced 10 or 15 years ago - unr the name if the firm' s owner Durand.

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Re: Crystal Clear CAT -- Signed...
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2012, 12:05:30 PM »
He is lovely Rose, a very elegant piece,  quite Egyptian in style....I would have bought hin as well. 
It is only postage costs that stop me getting them from eBay, they are heavy. 
But I do like glass cats and have many of them from all over the world.
Nice that he is so clearly marked.
Rosie.

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Re: Crystal Clear CAT -- Signed...
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2012, 04:02:23 AM »
He is lovely Rose, a very elegant piece,  quite Egyptian in style....I would have bought hin as well. 


Yes, that is word I was looking for too -- Egyptian  :thup: 

Like   scared   (err, I mean)  sacred cats in front of the Pyramids...
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Re: Crystal Clear CAT -- Signed...
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2012, 05:56:48 AM »
Ivo although granted its not a brand, ARC aquired Mikasa in 2000. Thats why I said they were into just about everything.

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Re: Crystal Clear CAT -- Signed...
« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2012, 08:49:43 AM »
Ivo although granted its not a brand, ARC aquired Mikasa in 2000. Thats why I said they were into just about everything.

Thanks Ohio and Ivo too.

I think every *glassie* member here should have a pair of these (at about 5 feet tall) at the road entrance to your home.  Think how Grand that would be!!   Not some type of stone, or concrete pair of these -- but Glass ones -- Gracing (or keeping watch....LOL) over your home! 

I think it just looks Exquisite!  LOL
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Re: Crystal Clear CAT -- Signed...
« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2012, 04:29:27 PM »
Rose, If you like cats Viking made their Epic Cat which when it comes to glass cat designs is at least a bit more regal like yours although maybe not quite as detailed. They are a little tough to find for some odd reason.

http://www.vikingartglass.com/article-pf.php?article_id=13

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Re: Crystal Clear CAT -- Signed...
« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2012, 04:43:20 PM »
@ Ohio -- Will keep a look out for that one too.  I do not think I have ever seen that one either....ever

I have these others cats Here .  Plus some other ones if you use the search menu here on the board.  I have a Cat that looks Murano (or Chinese) but I have received no replies on that one.

Gotta like Glass cats -- as one is watching ME right now   LOL  ;D
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Re: Crystal Clear CAT -- Signed JG Durand = ID = Durand / Arc, France
« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2012, 05:01:41 PM »
Thanks for the ID -- Will keep my eye(s)  8) on the lookout for More (and others).

Thanks :ghug:
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