1930s Paperweights

Decoration "Groupe de Six Moineaux" in frosted glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1933. Acid-stamped signature. Perfect condition - superb grey patina. dimensions: 29.5...

Paperweight "Bison" made in clear & frosted glass by René Lalique in 1931. Acid-stamped signature on base. Perfect condition. Original glass model by René Lalique. Measures: H...

Seal "Soucis" made in clear and frosted with blue patina by René Lalique in 1931. Engraved signature.  Perfect condition. Measures: height: 8.5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lal...

'Moineau Fier', an Art Deco glass paperweight. A proud sparrow in frosted glass set on an integral base. R Lalique France raised to underside. René Jules Lalique (French, 1860–1945) was a renowned jeweller and master glassmaker. As one of the leading figures of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements Lalique’s legacy, artistic heritage and elegant style are still admired and enjoyed today. Born in the Marne region of France, Lalique trained as a goldsmith, and later attended the Ecole des Arts Décoratifs de Paris. In 1885, he established his own company in Paris where he began making jewellery and other glass objects. His naturalistic approach, specifically seen in his brooches and combs, gained him widespread acclaim at the Paris international exhibition in 1900. Taking inspiration primarily from the female form, Lalique’s figures are represented with flowing hair and elaborate drapery. His rural upbringing sparked his interest in flora and fauna, designing objects with animals specifically snakes and insects and combining this with relatively few precious stones. In 1910, he established a glass factory in Combs-la-Ville...

'Moineau Sournois', an Art Deco glass bird paperweight. A frosted glass figure of a sparrow pecking for food. Stencil etched R Lalique France to underside Literature: Marcilhac, R Lalique Catalogue Raisonné de L’Œuvre de Verre p.388 Artist: René Lalique (1860-1945) Dimensions: H 6cm L 11.3cm W 6.7cm Origin: French Date: circa 1930 René Jules Lalique (French, 1860–1945) was a renowned jeweller and master glassmaker. As one of the leading figures of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements Lalique’s legacy, artistic heritage and elegant style are still admired and enjoyed today. Born in the Marne region of France, Lalique trained as a goldsmith, and later attended the Ecole des Arts Décoratifs de Paris. In 1885, he established his own company in Paris where he began making jewellery and other glass objects. His naturalistic approach, specifically seen in his brooches and combs, gained him widespread acclaim at the Paris international exhibition in 1900. Taking inspiration primarily from the female form, Lalique’s figures are represented with flowing hair and elaborate drapery. His rural upbringing sparked his interest in flora and fauna, designing objects with animals – specifically snakes and insects and combining this with relatively few precious stones. In 1910, he established a glass factory in Combs-la-Ville...

Moineau Timide, an Art Deco glass bird paperweight. A frosted glass figure of a sparrow pecking for food. Numbered 1151 and stencil etched R Lalique France to underside. Literatu...

Moineau Moqueur, an Art Deco glass bird paperweight. A frosted glass figure of a sparrow pecking for food. Stencil etched R Lalique France to underside. René Jules Lalique (French...

Robj, Pair of bookends, 1930 Art Deco, pair of porcelain bookend figures by Robj, signed, 1930 H: 19 cm, W: 13 cm, D: 9 cm ref 3258

A footed bronze dice sculpture or paperweight. Beautifully made, with lots of pure Art Deco styling. It features an elegant center-sphere upon a heafty ...

Paperweight statuette sparrow "Chardonnet Timide" made in clear and frosted glass by René Lalique in 1931. Acid-stamped signature under the base.  Perfect condition. Measure: ...

A handsome and classic example of Art Deco sculpture on a small scale, this 1936-vintage bronze medallion celebrates American athleticism, depicting a nude male shot putter about to make the shot on one side, and a foursome of nude male runners on the other. The musculature and form of the athletes is finely defined, and the artist, Robert Tait McKenzie...

Moineau Hardi, an Art Deco glass bird paperweight by René Lalique (1860-1945). A frosted glass figure of a sparrow pecking for food. Model number 1150. Stencil etched R Lalique Franc...