Lalique "Beauvais" Frosted Clear Glass Vase, France, circa 1945-1978, Marked

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Lalique "Beauvais" Frosted Clear Glass Vase, France, circa 1945-1978, Marked

About the Item

Lalique, France frosted and clear crystal Beauvais vase with five graduated scrolling leaf form handles on two sides, stenciled "Lalique France" underfoot, manufactured post-1945 and pre-1978. Measures: Height 7.5 in. x width 9 in., width of rim 4.5 in. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from an antique show in New York, circa 1990s. Condition: Bubble in the glass near the rim where the handle joins the body. Very small nicks to the handle edges. One nick to the foot. Scratches underfoot appropriate to age. Please contact Lofty for specific condition questions. René Jules Lalique (1860-1945) was a French glass designer known for his creations of glass art, perfume bottles, vases, jewelry, chandeliers, clocks and automobile hood ornaments. Lalique's early life was spent learning the methods of design and art that he would use in the future. At the age of two, his family moved to a suburb of Paris, France, but traveled to Aÿ, Marne, for summer holidays. These trips influenced Lalique's later naturalistic glasswork. Especially in the 1920s, he became noted for his distinct work in the Art Deco style, with strongly colored, organic objects. Frosted glass is made by the sandblasting or acid etching of a clear sheet of glass. It has the effect of rendering the glass translucent by scattering light during transmission, thus blurring images while still transmitting light. This process forms an uneven surface, imitating what "frosting" would look like on smooth surfaces.

Creator:
Lalique (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
Style:
Art Deco (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Frosted
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1945-1978
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Bubble in the glass near the rim where the handle joins the body. Very small nicks to the handle edges. One nick to the foot. Scratches underfoot appropriate to age. Please contact us for specific condition questions.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: 01tj0000002wluqAAA1stDibs: LU173923899052

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Lalique

Lalique is a beacon of French opulence in glassmaking and decorative arts, an enduring brand with a history spanning over 130 years and at least three movements in art and design: Art Nouveau, Art Deco and modernism. The firm’s founder, René Lalique, is a celebrated figure in Art Nouveau jewelry, which drew on feminine forms and natural-world themes. Under his masterful leadership, Lalique came to be known for its gorgeous vases, sculptures and glass and crystal serveware.

Rene Laliqué was born in 1860 in Aÿ-en-Champagne, France. As a young man, he apprenticed under Parisian Art Nouveau jeweler Louis Aucoc and studied at L'École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs. Lalique's skill and esteem broadened, and he created jewelry for renowned houses like Cartier and Boucheron. He took over a workshop in Paris in 1885 and opened his own business soon afterward. Not one to follow trends, Lalique gained popularity for his innovative accessories, which merged glass, enamel and ivory — materials that were uncommon in jewelry-making — with semi-precious stones and metals. Lalique’s work gained greater prominence at the 1900 Paris Exhibition, which served as a showcase for his extraordinary designs.

In 1907, Lalique began a revolutionary partnership with French perfumer François Coty. He designed a line of molded glass perfume bottles with frosted surfaces and patterned reliefs. Lalique opened his eponymous glassworks in Combs-La-Ville, Paris, in 1909. His attractive bottles and other pieces were shown at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in 1925 — the event that brought Art Deco to worldwide attention — catapulting Lalique to new levels of fame. Shortly afterward, in 1927, he created one of his most iconic pieces: the Bacchantes vase. A marvel of glassmaking that convincingly depicted movement, the vase displays his technical skills and artistry.

Lalique began receiving high-profile commissions — in 1929, he decorated the luxurious Côte d’Azur Pullman Express carriages, and in 1935, he designed lighting for the Grand Salon and dining room on the ocean liner SS Normandie.

Lalique died in 1945, and the reins at the company were passed to his son, Marc Lalique. The firm continued to produce its signature glass pieces as well as crystal vases, decor and serveware. Marc's daughter, Marie-Claude Lalique, became CEO in 1977. She renewed the traditional jewelry and fragrance side of the business. In 2008, Lalique was acquired by Art & Fragrance, now known as Lalique Group. It remains a well-regarded lifestyle brand underpinned by a rich history in glassmaking.

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