René Lalique’s “Chardons” (Thistle) vase, from 1922, alternates clear glass (the middle of each “side”) with large vertical thistle leaves sculpted around each angle. It gives the vase a unique appearance which is strongly enhanced when the leaves have a patina as is the case here. The vase exists in 3 versions, completely clear, in […]
René Lalique’s “Chardons” (Thistle) vase, from 1922, alternates clear glass (the middle of each “side”) with large vertical thistle leaves sculpted around each angle. It gives the vase a unique appearance which is strongly enhanced when the leaves have a patina as is the case here. The vase exists in 3 versions, completely clear, in […]
“Deauville” is the very last vase designed and created by René Lalique personally in December 1941 , and it has a story worth telling: Lalique, at the end of that year, was 81 years old and already very sick. He had not designed a vase in over 2 years. He was visited by his friend […]
René Lalique’s “Chardons” (Thistle) vase, from 1922, alternates clear glass (the middle of each “side”) with large vertical thistle leaves sculpted around each angle. It gives the vase a unique appearance which is strongly enhanced when the leaves have a patina as is the case here. The vase exists in 3 versions, completely clear, in […]
René Lalique’s “Chardons” (Thistle) vase, from 1922, alternates clear glass (the middle of each “side”) with large vertical thistle leaves sculpted around each angle. It gives the vase a unique appearance which is strongly enhanced when the leaves have a patina as is the case here. The vase exists in 3 versions, completely clear, in […]
René Lalique’s designed his “Raisins” (Grapevine) vase in 1928, a 15.5 cm (6 tall) small and thick vase. The thickness permits it to be heavily sculpted, much deeper than most vases by Lalique. The theme is one of grapes and twigs and they cover the entirety of the surface, without any repetition. Every cluster is […]
This explains that it is signed “R LALIQUE”, since he very rarely signed his bottles for parfumeurs. This is a lovely bottle, 11.8 cm (4 3/4) tall, generally created in clear glass but some, and they are rare, were made with color patinas, Black, Grey, Blue or Ochre. This one is in Blue. Since the […]
All the miniatures are museum quality and one of a kind. Rene Isabelle made and hand painted the sides and the front of this breathtakingly beautiful chest! Everything else is listed in separate auctions. The item “Rene Isabelle large tall chest- with Hand Painted Florals all over” is in sale since Wednesday, February 13, 2019. […]