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.
1912 Rene Lalique - Statuette Moyenne Voilee Glass with Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Statuette "Moyenne Voilee" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1912. Engraved signature on side. Perfect original condition. Extremely rare model. height: 1...
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1931 Rene Lalique Original Car Mascot Hood Ornament Chrysis Frosted Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot "Chrysis" made in glass by René Lalique in 1931. Stamped signature. Perfect condition. height: 13 cm length: 17 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raisonné de...
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1928 René Lalique Car Mascot Hood Ornament Coq Nain Glass Rooster
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Coq Nain" car mascot, hood ornament made in 1928 in molded glass. Molded "R.LALIQUE" signature on a side of the base and molded "FRANCE" on the other side. Numbered "N...
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1931 Rene Lalique Original Car Mascot Hood Ornament Chrysis Glass on Mount
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot "Chrysis" made in glass by René Lalique in 1931. Stamped signature. Perfect condition. height: 18 cm length: 17 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raisonné de...
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1925 René Lalique - Car Mascot Faucon Falcon Clear Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot "Faucon" (flacon) made in clear glass by René Lalique in 1925. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Height: 16 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raisonné...
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1926 René Lalique - Car Mascot Archer Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot "Archer" in glass by René Lalique in 1926. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Very beautiful model. Height: 12 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raisonné d...
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1919 René Lalique Statuette Grande Ovale Tete Penchee Woman Glass Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Statue "Grande Ovale Tete Penchee" made in glass with sepia patina by Rene Lalique in 1919. Engraved signature on base. Perfect condition. Extremely rare model. A very very tiny hai...
Blown Glass
$1,800
H 6.7 in W 2.76 in D 4.34 in
Apache Indian Chief Head Car Mascot, Hood Ornament / Paperweight, France, 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Apache indian Chief Head Car Mascot - Hood Ornament / Paperweight. Designed by H. Briand publisher, Paris. Silvered bronze. Mounted over a black marble base. It has a hole at the bac...
Marble, Bronze
Rene Lalique Clear & Frosted Glass 'Nemours' Bowl
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear, frosted & enamelled glass 'Nemours' Bowl. This pattern features a pattern of deeply molded, black centred flowers. Moulded makers mark, 'R.LALIQUE FRANCE'. Book r...
Glass
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Moissac Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Moissac' Vase. This pattern features deeply embossed leaves around the sides. Wheel cut makers mark, 'R LALIQUE FRANCE' to the underside. Book referenc...
Glass
$3,299Sale Price|26% Off
H 8.86 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Nude Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, by Antoine Bofill, French, Circa 1920
By Antoine Bofill
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Nude comparison car mascot / hood ornament, by Antoine Bofill, French, Circa 1920 Signed 'Bofill' to top of base and with foundry stamp 'R.Patrouilleau Edit_Paris' around the base, ...
Marble, Bronze
Rene Lalique Glass 'Deux Aigles' Paperweight
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear & frosted glass 'Deux Aigles' paperweight, with details highlighted in grey staining. Features two eagle heads facing each other with a ball in their beaks. Moulde...
Glass
Poissons Glass Bowl by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in New Orleans, LA
Designed by René Lalique in 1921, this Poissons pattern bowl showcases a swirling motif composed of lithe swimming fish. The vessel highlights the master's love of the bold forms and...
Art Glass
Rene Lalique Glass Chrysis Car Mascot
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear and frosted glass 'Chrysis' car mascot (radiator cap). Features a naked female figure, kneeling, with her head thrown back. In ancient Greece, Chrysis was the prie...
Glass
$4,112
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
Early 20th Century Art Deco Glass Car Mascot entitled "Faucon" by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
Dramatic early 20th Century French Art Deco clear glass car mascot modelled as a standing falcon with good hand finished detail, signed R Lalique and France 'Faucon' Bouchon de Rad...
Glass
Rene Lalique Clear Glass Danaides Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Clear and Frosted Glass 'Danaides' Vase. This pattern features the Daughters of Danaus stood pouring water from a vessel. Molded makers mark, 'R. LALIQUE', to the unders...
Glass
$1,165
H 2.17 in W 3.94 in D 2.17 in
Early 20th Century Glass Sculpture "Chardonneret Moqueur" by Rene Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
"Chardonneret Moqueur" by Rene Lalique An endearing early 20th Century French Art Deco clear and frosted yellow glass figure of a goldfinch with its head raised, exhibiting excellen...
Glass
Art Deco Shy Naked Women Bronze, Paperweight, Car Mascot, Hood Ornament
By Luigi Betti
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Lovely Art Deco shy naked women made of bronze and mounted over a green marble base. It is signed L. Betti and foundry Etling Paris. Perfect piece of Autom...
Bronze
Signed Rene Lalique Le Jade Bottle for Roger & Gallet 1926 France
By René Lalique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A collectible Rene Lalique Le Jade perfume Bottle. The bottle is signed Lalique and Roger & Gallet. Molded glass from France 1926. The piece is in very good vintage condition and ...
Art Glass
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H 3.75 in Dm 6.5 in
1928 René Lalique Car Mascot Hood Ornament Perche Opalescent Glass Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Hood Ornament “Perche” made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1929. Engraved signature and faint molded signature. Perfect condition. Exceptional op...
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1920 René Lalique Car Mascot Statuette Sirene Mermaid Glass Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Statuette "Sirene" made in frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1920. Molded signature into the decor and engraved signature on bottom. Perfect condition He...
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1929 Rene Lalique Original Car Mascot Hood Ornament Vitesse Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot "Vitesse" made in frosted glass by René Lalique in 1929. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Great model ! height: 18,5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue R...
Blown Glass
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H 7.29 in Dm 0.04 in
1929 Rene Lalique Original Car Mascot Hood Ornament Vitesse Opalescent Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot "Vitesse" made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1929. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Exceptional opalescence ! height: 18,5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Laliqu...
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H 6.11 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
Lalique France - Car Mascot Hood Ornament Victoire Opalescent Crystal - NEW
By Lalique, René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car mascot, hood ornament "Victoire" made in opalescent crystal after a model by Rene Lalique in 1928. Engraved signature and numbered. Perfect condition. New. height : 15,5 cm ...
Crystal
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H 6.7 in Dm 0.04 in
1929 René Lalique - Statuette Mascot Cote d'Azur Pullman Express Frosted Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Statuette "Cote d'Azur" made in frosted glass by René Lalique in 1929. Engraved signature. Entitled "CÔTE D'AZUR PULLMAN EXPRESS 9 - DECEMBER - 1929". This statuette was offered to ...
Glass, Art Glass
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H 5.91 in Dm 0.04 in
1912 Rene Lalique, Statuette Moyenne Voilee Opalescent Glass with Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Statuette "Moyenne Voilee" made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1912. Engraved signature on bottom. Perfect original condition. Extremely rare model. heigh...
Blown Glass
1928 René Lalique Car Mascot Hood Ornament Tete D'Epervier Glass Hawk
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Hood Ornament "Tete d'Epervier" (Hawk) made in clear glass by Rene Lalique in 1928. Molded signature. Perfect condition. height : 6,5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique...
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H 9.06 in W 7.09 in D 1.97 in
1925 René Lalique Statuette Suzanne Opalescent Glass - Woman Statue
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Suzanne" vase made in 1925 in molded deep and milky opalescent glass. Molded "R.LALIQUE" signature on back and engraved signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Excepti...
Blown Glass
1928 René Lalique Car Mascot Hood Ornament Tete d'Aigle Glass, Eagle Head
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot "Tete d'Aigle" (Eagle) made in glass by René Lalique in 1928. Molded signature on neck ans stamped signature under. Perfect condition. height: 11,5 cm Félix Marcilhac, ...
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1935 René Lalique Art Deco Statue Crucifix Christ Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Crucifix Cross Jesus Christ made in glass by René Lalique in 1935. Stamped signature. Perfect condition. Height: 17 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raiso...
Blown Glass, Wood
1928 René Lalique - Pair Of Bookends Car Mascots Hirondelle Swallow Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Pair of Bookends Car Mascots "Hirondelle" (Swallow) made in glass by René Lalique in 1928. Originally mounted on a black opaline glass base. Molded signature on each Hirondelle and s...
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