Lalique

PERLES VASE, NO. 959

Born in Aÿ-en-Champagne, France, René-Jules Lalique (1860-1945) is considered the indisputable master of jewellery design in the Art Nouveau style. Fascinated by 3 central themes – floral, fauna and the female form, his whimsical, lyrical compositions in an array of materials – gold, semi-precious stones, enamel and glass are the perfect encapsulation of the late 19th century pre-Art Deco era.

Rene Lalique, art nouveau pendant

. René Lalique designs for Le Figaro, 1903. René Lalique (1860–1945) was a renowned French glass designer and jeweler, celebrated for his innovative work in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements. He initially gained fame as a jeweler, creating intricate and luxurious pieces that often featured nature-inspired motifs like flowers, insects, and animals. Later in his career, Lalique shifted his focus to glassmaking and became one of the most famous glass artists of the early 20th century…

An Archers Vase, No. 893