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René Lalique Inkwell Nightlight Model with does Created in 1913

$1,549.70
£1,149.73
€1,300
CA$2,121.62
A$2,376.90
CHF 1,237.17
MX$28,946.09
NOK 15,759.95
SEK 14,841.43
DKK 9,898.42
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Inkwell night light by René Lalique, in dark red pressed molded glass. Silvered bronze base. Electrified. 3 polished chips. Total height: 10 cm Width: 15cm Depth: 15cm Weight: 1,4 Kg Born in 1860 in Aÿ in Champagne, René Lalique emerged among the greatest of his time, whether as a jeweler or master glassmaker. It marks the periods of Art Nouveau and Art Deco with its unique and recognizable style. René Lalique entered into an apprenticeship in 1876 with the jeweler Aucoc. After taking courses at the School of Decorative Arts in Paris and spending two years in England, he set up as an in-house designer and supplied the greatest jewelers such as Jacta, Boucheron, Cartier, Gariod, etc. In 1885, he took over the workshop of jeweler Jules Destapes and fully launched his career as a jeweler. Woman, fauna, flora... The “3Fs” which summarize the main sources of inspiration for René Lalique. The artist has a deep admiration for the female body. He also draws a lot of inspiration from nature, which he observed so much as a child, during stays in Champagne with his maternal grandparents. René Lalique's avant-garde jewelry appeals to an intellectual elite. Among the most famous clients, we find the actress Sarah Bernhardt and the oil magnate Calouste Gulbenkian. In 1900, René Lalique won an unparalleled triumph at the Paris Universal Exhibition. This was the peak of his career as a jeweler. But success also means attempts at imitation, which does not please René Lalique. Glass has attracted René Lalique for some time now. In 1907, he met the perfumer François Coty. From there, he created bottles for himself and many perfumers intended for specific fragrances: the container now has a direct symbolic link with the contents. In 1913, René Lalique purchased the Combs-la-Ville glassworks where he developed the mass production of his works with the aim of limiting costs and allowing as many people as possible to access his creations. In 1921, René Lalique decided to build a new factory in Wingen-sur-Moder. He chose the Northern Vosges because he knew how to find qualified glassmakers there and took advantage of financial incentives from the French government following the First World War. “La Verrerie d’Alsace” specializes more particularly in tableware. Many services are thus developed and marketed throughout the world. ECLECTIC DESIGNER René Lalique then distinguished himself in different decorative fields. His contribution to the Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts of 1925, notably with the fountain Les sources de France, is a demonstration of his know-how in architectural matters. We also remember him, in the 1920s, for the radiator caps he made for cars. An exceptional artist and wise industrialist, René Lalique knew how to live fully in his time to develop his business. He died on May 1, 1945, leaving behind an artistic legacy and a name, which remain famous to this day.
  • Creator:
    René Lalique (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.94 in (10 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Glass,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1913
  • Condition:
    Repaired: 3 polished chips. Wear consistent with age and use. 3 polished chips.
  • Seller Location:
    NANTES, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7403239902352

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