1930s Paperweights

Seal Stamp "Ecureuil" (Squirrel) made in opalescent glass by Rene Lalique in 1931. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Exceptional opalescent. height : 11,5 cm Félix Marcilh...

Seal Stamp "Soucis" made in yellow amber glass by René Lalique in 1931. Engraved signature on edge. Perfect condition.  height: 8.5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Ra...

5" tall cast black jadeite Art-Deco galloping horse paperweight sculpture featuring a Clydesdale in a wide stride on a geometric base. The statue has...

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...

Paperweight" Taureau Sacre" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1938 for the Royal Dutch Mail. Acid-stamped signature and entitling on bottle. Edition limi...

A large and impressive vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight made by Arte Vetreria Muranese (A.V.e.M.) and dating from around 1935. The large hand blown domed clear glass paperwei...

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...