Born out of the Art Nouveau style, Art Deco made its presence known at the Paris World Fair in 1925. Popularized by Poster Artist like Cheret and Henri Toulouse-Lautrec (famous Moulin Rouge posters), the style was now introduced to a global audience. Used in many mediums, from paint to architecture, jewelery and fashion, Art Deco turned everyday objects into of the finest pieces of art. May it be Rockefeller Center, designed by Raymond Hood, Railway Poster advertisement by Leslie Ragan or John Atherons 1939 NYC World’s Fair Poster, the influence is un-deniable. Covers of Harpers Bazaar magazines and Jewelery designed by Raymond Templier, Jean and Fouquet are now valued collectibles. Born out of the Art Nouveau style, Art Deco made its presence known at the Paris World Fair in 1925. Popularized by Poster Artist like Cheret and Henri Toulouse-Lautrec (famous Moulin Rouge posters), the style was now introduced to a global audience. Used in many mediums, from paint to architecture, jewelery and fashion, Art Deco turned everyday objects into of the finest pieces of art. May it be Rockefeller Center, designed by Raymond Hood, Railway Poster advertisement by Leslie Ragan or John Atherons 1939 NYC World’s Fair Poster, the influence is un-deniable. Covers of Harpers Bazaar magazines and Jewelery designed by Raymond Templier, Jean and Fouquet are now valued collectibles. This remarkable 1950 Globe by Perrina is no different. Petite in size but Grand in display, it’s a superb find for history fans and Deco- Machine Age collectors alike. The orb itself is made of glass, covered with 12 hand applied paper gores representing an ever so delicately engraved map of c 1950. When illuminated, the light of globe provides an enchanting warm glow. It is mounted into a polished metal numeric half meridian. The base consists of hollow aluminum and offers a fantastic Deco design. Diameter of this object d’art is about 5.5 inches with a total height of 9.5 inches. Very well maintained. $465 — Item #: OT611FREPER50 - SOLD