Black tinted glass
Paris, France, second half of 20th century
Lalique (est. 1921) - French glass manufacturer founded by René Jules Lalique (1860-1945)
Engraved on the bottom ‘Lalique R France’ and numbered ‘277/999’
With manufacturer's label
Ovoid shape with textured wall in the form of a tortoise shell
Height: 26.5 cm
Very good condition
The art objects by famous glass manufactory Lalique became prominent feature of the French Art Nouveau and Art Deco; they are particularly popular with collectors and fetch up to €370,000 on the international auction market

This vase is made of black tinted glass created by the French glass manufacturer Lalique. Genuine black glass was invented during the second half of the 20th century. Before that it usually consisted of very dark purple tinted glass, which looked black, but held up to the light revealed its real color. Black glass was especially popular in the 1980s / 90s.

The vase is engraved on the bottom ‘Lalique R France’ and numbered ‘277/999’ as well as provided with a manufacturer's label. It is in flawless condition. The height measures 26.5 cm.

René Jules Lalique (1860-1945)

The French glass artist and entrepreneur René Jules Lalique was born in 1860 in the Champagne. He was trained in the art of drawing at the Collège Turgot and at the École des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, where he also studied the techniques of the goldsmiths. He also trained with Aucoc Louis (1850-1932), a renowned luxury jeweler. He accomplished his characteristic drawing style, based on natural forms, during his two-year studies at the Sydenham College, London. After completing his training, Lalique worked as a jewelry designer for Cartier until 1884. He then founded the company Lalique & Varenne along with the jeweler Varenne. To this day, René Jules Lalique is regarded as one of the most famous jewelry and glass artists of the Art Deco. His creations are displayed in more than 40 museums worldwide, including the Musée Lalique, which opened in 2011 in Alsace. Still today, Lalique distributes iconic creations, which continue to set auction records worldwide. (cru)

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