René Lalique, vase, "Bacchus", first half of the 20th century, signed
Conical shape, clear glass with relief decoration of Bacchus amidst foliage. Etched signature "LALIQUE FRANCE". Height 18 cm, diameter 13.5 cm.
Minor wear, with slight scratches on the interior and exterior
René Lalique was a French jeweller and glass artist who established his own workshop in 1885. Around the turn of the century, his production mostly consisted of exquisite jewellery in sophisticated Art Nouveau style. From around 1920, René Lalique transitioned to creating art glass. Lalique's glass pieces are mould-blown with naturalistically decorations of plants, women, and animals in a well-balanced harmony. Besides art glass, Lalique also manufactured perfume bottles, lamps, and glassware. The factory remains active to this day.
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