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  • 'Moineau Sournois' Rene Lalique Glass Paperweight
    By René Lalique
    Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
    '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...
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  • 'Moineau Moquer' Rene Lalique Glass Paperweight
    By René Lalique
    Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
    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...
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  • Original Rene Lalique 'Moineau Fier' Glass Paperweight
    By René Lalique
    Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
    Moineau Fier, an Art Deco glass paperweight. A proud sparrow in frosted glass set on an integral base. Model number 1149. R Lalique France raised to underside. Literature: Marcilha...
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  • Rene Lalique Moineau Sur Socle Ailes Fermees' Paperweight
    By René Lalique
    Located in Chelmsford, Essex
    Rene Lalique clear & frosted glass 'Moineau Sur Socle Ailes Fermees' Paperweight. Features a sparrow (wings closed), perched on a pedestal. Engraved makers mark to the underside, 'R....
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  • 'Moineau Fier' Original Rene Lalique Glass Bird Paperweight
    By René Lalique
    Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
    '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...
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  • 'Moineau Timide' Art Deco Glass Paperweight by Rene Lalique
    By René Lalique
    Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
    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...
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