Gabriel Argy-Rousseau (1885-1953) was one of the pioneers in the art deco period who was engaged in the development of pâte de verre (glass paste) and pâte de cristal, where the glass contains a higher content of lead and therefore more transparent.

This pendatif in pâte de cristal has a decoration of a butterfly in purple color with white edging and green dots on a gray matte background. The square frame is in dark green with several small circles. The cord seems original to me, the tassel perhaps too.

Signed in relief under the left wing with “G.A.R.”. Can be dated around 1920.

Perfect condition.