Colorless glass, partially frosted, gold leaf interlayer
Paris, France, second half of 20th century
Lalique (est. 1921) - French glass manufacturer founded by René Jules Lalique (1860-1945) Design: Design: René Jules Lalique, 1933
Engraved on the bottom ‘Lalique R France’
Slightly conical shape with knob-décor
The wall etched matt except the knobs
Intermediate layer of gold leaf
Height: 21 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 colorless glass, partly frosted with golden layer decoration created by French glass manufacturer Lalique. The wall is decorated all around with knobs. Knobs were a popular décor during all periods of glass art which were developed from the technique of glass production. Construed in a modern way the knobs act like little lenses that produce together with the reflective gold leaf an interesting effect of light.

The vase is engraved on the bottom ‘Lalique R France’ and is in very good condition. Its height measures 21 cm, the diameter is 15.5 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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