Art Deco Porcelain Bibelots from the Collection of the Two Red Roses Foundation

By: Two Red Roses Foundation

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Rudy Ciccarello, founder of the Two Red Roses Foundation and of the Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement (MAACM), became interested in Art Deco bibelots, (French for “trinkets”), when an individual’s lifetime collection came to auction. He appreciated the comical, colorful depictions of people and the utilitarian features of the bibelots. Upon acquiring that collection, he set about finding more of these whimsical objects. The hunt proved to be challenging; rarely were items available within the United States. Mr. Ciccarello found better luck with art dealers abroad, locating many items through European eBay listings, especially in France, Belgium, and England. The present collection includes decanters or “flacon liquer”, lamps, perfume lamps, powder boxes, candy boxes or “bonbonnieres”, inkwells, book ends, cocktail shakers, salt and pepper shakers.

The museum’s founder is not the only contemporary fan of Art Deco bibelots. Another collector, Swiss designer Christian Cueni, has also accumulated an impressive collection of Robj porcelain objects. Much like Rudy Ciccarello, Mr. Cueni was captivated by “the simplicity paired with elegance and modernity of these objects”.

Bibelots by Robj, Georges Bastard, Aladin Luxe, Editions Etling, Henry Delcourt and Argilor, all Parisian ateliers, will be displayed in custom-built vitrines in the cafe and bar areas of the museum. These public spaces, admission free of course, will allow anyone to view these interesting art objects. The cafe and bar are ideal locations for this presentation because, as purely social spaces, it is hoped that the bibelots will promote lively conversation and speculation from viewers. Although not American and not a part of the Arts and Crafts movement, these objects can still be related back to the collection because they are as decorative as they are useful. Valuable additions to the museum, these Art Deco trinkets reflect the motivation of the Arts and Crafts Movement for items to be both functional and beautiful.