René Lalique Animal Sculptures
French, 1860-1945
The career of the famed jewelry designer, glassmaker and decorative artist René Lalique spanned decades and artistic styles. Best known today for his works in glass, Lalique first won recognition for his jewelry. He was described as the inventor of modern jewelry by the French artist and designer Émile Gallé, and his luxurious naturalistic designs helped define the Art Nouveau movement. Later as a glassmaker in the 1920s and ‘30s, Lalique designed vases, clocks, chandeliers and even car hood ornaments that were the essence of Art Deco chic. Even now, the name Lalique continues to be a byword for a graceful, gracious and distinctively French brand of sophistication.
Born in 1860 in the Marne region of France, Lalique began his career as a jewelry designer in the last decades of the 19th century. His work employed now-classic Art Nouveau themes and motifs: flowing, organic lines; forms based on animals, insects and flowers — all rendered in luxurious materials such as ivory, enamel, gold and semi-precious stones. By 1905, Lalique had begun creating works in glass, and his style began to shift to a cleaner, sharper, smoother, more modern approach suited to his new medium. His Paris shop’s proximity to perfumer François Coty’s led him to experiment with beautiful perfume bottles. He offered the first customized scent bottles, transforming the perfume industry. By the end of the First World War, the artist had fully embraced Art Deco modernity, devoting himself to new industrial techniques of glass production and designs that manifest the sweeping lines and the forms suggestive of speed and movement characteristic of the style. Lalique’s work looked both backward and forward in time: embracing ancient mythological themes even as it celebrated modern progress.
Late in his career, Lalique took on high profile luxury interior design projects in Paris, Tokyo and elsewhere. He designed decorative fixtures and lighting for the interior of the luxury liner Normandie in 1935, and decorated the salons of well-known fashion designer Madeleine Vionnet. Today, Lalique’s influence is as relevant as it was when he opened his first jewelry shop in 1890. In a modern or even a traditional décor, as you will see from the objects offered on these pages, the work of René Lalique provides the stamp of savoir-faire.
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Creator: René Lalique
1919 René Lalique, Seal Papillon Ailes Fermees Frosted Glass with Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Seal "Papillon Ailes Fermees" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1919.
Engraved signature.
Perfect condition
Measure : Height: 6 cm
Félix Marcilhac...
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1910s French Art Deco Vintage René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Glass, Art Glass
1931 René Lalique, Seal Soucis Glass with Blue Patina, Flowers
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
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...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Glass, Art Glass
1925 René Lalique, Seal Dindon Butterscoth Glass, Turkey
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Seal "Dindon" (turkey) made in butterscotch glass by René Lalique in 1925.
Engraved signature on the edge.
Perfect condition
Measure: height: 6 cm
Félix Marcilhac, René Lal...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Glass, Art Glass
Early 20th Century Coloured Glass Car Mascot Entitled Coq Nain by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
A rare deep topaz glass car mascot modelled as a feeding cockerel with fine hand finished detail, especially to the body feathers. Signed R Lalique and France.
Coq Nain
Catalogu...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Glass
Rene Lalique Sanglier Car Mascot Designed 1929 Marcilhac 1157
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Heading : Rene Lalique 'Sanglier' (wild boar) car mascot
Date : Designed 1929
Origin : Wingen-sur-Moder, France
Features : In the form of a wild boar with grey staining - Marcilh...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
A Rene Lalique Frosted and Polished Coq Nain Car Mascot
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Heading : Rene Lalique Coq Nain car mascot, Marcilhac 1135
Date : Designed 1928
Origin : Wingen-sur-Moder, France
Bowl Features : Clear frosted and polished glass in the form of a...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass
Rene Lalique Perche Car Mascot Designed 1929 Marcilhac 1158
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
René Jules Lalique is unequivocally one of the most feted and instantly recognisable names within decorative arts and glass making dating from any era and must be regarded as one of the foremost exponents of the art; it’s not unreasonable to think of him as one who did more than any other to elevate the humble trade to a level where it could rightly be regarded as an art form in its own right.
Heading : Rene Lalique Perche...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Large Fish Glass Sculpture and Its Bronze Socle by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A good gros poisson vagues with its genuine bronze socle signed in block letters R.Lalique.
The big fish safe sculpture is a decorative item by R.Lalique .
This example is in glass a...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Glass
Lalique "Coq Nain" Car Mascot
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Heading : Lalique coq nain car mascot, Marcilhac 1135.
Date : Designed 1928 - this is a modern example.
Origin : Wingen-sur-Moder, France.
Bowl Feature...
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20th Century English Art Deco René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Peacock Head Mascot by R.Lalique in Glass
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
R.lalique was famous for his car mascots production which started in the 1920tys with the car industry boum.
All subjects were studied and realized.
The Peacock mascot is among...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Glass
Rare Mauve tinted Glass Falcon Car Mascot Sculpture by René Lalique, circa 1925
By René Lalique
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
An Art Deco mauve tinted glass falcon car mascot by René Lalique, model number 1124, circa 1925
Lalique commissioned Breves Gallery in Knightsbridge to mount his mascots and hood ornaments and to sell them to the British public. The glass mascots...
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20th Century Art Deco René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Glass
1912 René Lalique, Seal Sauterelle Electric Blue Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Seal "Sauterelle" made in electric blue glass by René Lalique in 1912.
Molded signature.
Perfect condition. Superb color.
height: 4 cm
l...
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1910s French Art Deco Vintage René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Blown Glass
Mascot Paperweight by René Lalique, France
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in Lugano, TI
Splendid "Perche" mascot or paperweight crafted in etched and polished opalescent crystal. Limited edition release from the early 1990s produced from the original 1929 mold designed ...
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1990s French René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Crystal
1920 René Lalique - Seal Stamp Victoire Frosted Glass With Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Stamp Seal "Victoire" made in frosted glass with blue patinat by René Lalique in 1920.
Molded and engraved signature
Perfect condition.
height: 4.5 cm
Félix Marcilhac, René Laliqu...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Blown Glass
Lalique French Crystal Modern "Dove" Ring Dish
By René Lalique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lalique French crystal modern
"Dove" Ring Dish,
script signature LALIQUE France
20/21 st century
molded crystal
Measures: 3.62 in. by 2.75 in.
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21st Century and Contemporary René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Glass
Lalique France Vintage Crystal Moineau Coquet Sculpture
By René Lalique
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage crystal Moineau Coquet bird’s series sculpture by René Lalique
France, 1970s
Signed at the base Lalique@France
Serial number 1160500
Original box included
Perfect conditions
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1970s French Modern Vintage René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Crystal
René Lalique Art Deco Opalescent Glass Clock with Love Birds
By René Lalique
Located in Oakland, CA
René Lalique Art Deco opalescent glass clock with love birds or cockatoo. Lalique design, signed in script on the bottom, Lalique, france. Excellent condition with a very nice origin...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Glass
René Lalique '1860-1945' Opalescent Glass Cendrier
By René Lalique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
René Lalique (1860-1945)
An opalescent glass cendrier, Marcilhac No. 290, acid stamped R. Lalique
model introduced 1926
3 1/4 in. (8.2 cm) high
3 1/2 in. (8.8 cm) wide.
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20th Century René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Glass
Lalique Tigre Assis, Sitting Tiger Grand Crystal Sculpture, Signed, 2003
By Lalique, René Lalique
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lalique Tigre Assis, seated tiger, Monumental clear crystal sculpture, signed. 2003. In original box, with original paperwork. The grand scu...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Crystal
René Lalique '1860-1945' "Moineau" Cendrier Marcilhac NO. 284
By René Lalique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
René Lalique (1860-1945)
"Moineau" Cendrier
Marcilhac NO. 284
Script signature R. LALIQUE
molded mint green glass with an opalescent lip
model introduced 1925
4.12 in. by 4 in....
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20th Century René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Glass
René Lalique Glass 'Pintade' Guinea Fowl Car Mascot
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
René Lalique clear & frosted glass 'Pintade' car mascot. This model features a grazing guinea fowl bird. The bird is mounted onto a rectangular, black g...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Glass
Lalique Fighting Fish Small Sculpture Clear Crystal
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in New York, NY
The Lalique Fighting Fish is sculpted through highlights of crystal, playing on reflections and transparencies. Native to Southeast Asia, thes...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Crystal
Lalique Double Fish Sculpture Clear Crystal
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in New York, NY
From the fish figurine created by René Lalique in 1913, to the car mascot ornament Perche, or the Roscoff bowl, the fish has often inspired Lalique creations. On this large satin cry...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Crystal
Lalique Shark Small Sculpture Persepolis Blue Crystal
By Lalique, René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Fauna has always been a major source of inspiration for Lalique, whose vast bestiary embodies the creative genius and exceptional know-how of the master glassmakers. This Shark celeb...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Crystal
Lalique Fighting Fish Large Sculpture Clear Crystal
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in New York, NY
The Lalique fighting fish is sculpted through highlights of crystal, playing on reflections and transparencies. Native to Southeast Asia, thes...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Crystal
Lalique Fighting Fish Large Sculpture Amber Crystal
By Lalique, René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
The Lalique Fighting fish is sculpted through highlights of crystal, playing on reflections and transparencies. Native to Southeast Asia, thes...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Crystal
Lalique Poseidon's Horse Sculpture Clear Crystal, Marble Stand
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by Greek mythology, Poseidon’s Horse seems to emerge from the water with powerful force. This creature, half horse, half fish, exhibits tensed muscles, undulating fins and a...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Crystal
Lalique Shark Large Sculpture Persepolis Blue Crystal
By Lalique, René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Fauna has always been a major source of inspiration for Lalique, whose vast bestiary embodies the creative genius and exceptional know-how of the master glassmakers. This Shark celeb...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Crystal
1912 René Lalique Bluets Seal Electric Blue Glass with White Patina, Flowers
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Bluets" seal made in 1912 in molded electric blue glass with white patina.
Engraved "R.Lalique" signature on side.
Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raiso...
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1910s French Art Deco Vintage René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Blown Glass
Medium Double Fish Sculpture in Crystal Glass by Lalique
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in New York, NY
The fish has often inspired Lalique creations. From the fish sculpture created by René Lalique in 1913, to the car mascot Perche, to the Roscoff bowl. This large satin crystal sculpt...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern René Lalique Animal Sculptures
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Crystal
René Lalique animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs
René Lalique's animal sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are often made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. In our collection of René Lalique animal sculptures, there are many options to choose from, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. There are 14 vintage versions of these items in stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Many original animal sculptures by René Lalique were created in France during the 20th century in the Art Deco style. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider animal sculptures by André Vincent Becquerel, Louis-Albert Carvin and Irénée Rochard. René Lalique's animal sculptures can differ in price depending on size, time period and other attributes. Price for these items starts at $490 and tops out at $12,750, while pieces like these can sell for $1,954.
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- Why is Rene Lalique important?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rene Lalique was a famous glassmaker and jeweler who was part of the inspiration behind the Art Deco movement. He also established a renowned glass factory in Alsace, France. Shop an array of beautiful authentic Rene Lalique pieces on 1stDibs.
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