Beginning in he had a manufacturing plant in Alsace. The glass was molded, pressed, and engraved in Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. Most pieces were marked with the signature R. Lalique glass is still being made. In the prices listed here, this is indicated by Lalique R France.
Some pieces that are advertised as ring dishes or pin dishes were listed as ashtrays in the Lalique factory catalog and are listed as ashtrays here. Names of pieces are given here in French and in English. Jewelry made by Rene Lalique is listed in the Jewelry category. You can sort by any title.
He also changed the way the products were signed, dropping the R. from the R. Lalique France signature, so that most modern post war signatures read simply. Lalique's signatures and marks shown on this page are all authentic signatures and marks from actual R. Lalique items. As you can see, Lalique signed his.
Click on any of the top titles to sort. In your inbox every Wednesday. Home Price Guide Lalique. Home World of Lalique Lalique timeline. The name Lalique evokes the brilliance of jewellery, the wonder of transparency, and the brilliance of crystal. He then left for England where he continued his studies for two more years. In , Lalique set up business on Rue du Quatre-Septembre.
As early as he designed his first parures in finely-wrought gold inspired by Antiquity and Japonism, and broke with jewellery-making tradition by including innovative materials in his pieces. At the time, originality and creativity had been abandoned in favour of ornate and lavish styles with an abundance of precious stones. Lalique made the materials he used central to his designs.
In the s, American Philip Arbogast perfected semi-automatic glass machines which eliminated the need for a glassblower. You are commenting using your WordPress. The iconic design features the young priestesses of Bacchus with their voluptuous beauty and curves. Beginning in he had a manufacturing plant in Alsace. Damage to exceptionally rare works, however, can be considered less significant than damage to designs that are easily available. To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here:
He chose them for their power, light and colour, whether they were precious or not. He combined gold and gemstones with semi-precious stones, mother-of-pearl, ivory and horn, in addition to enamel and glass. His first experiments and designs using glass date from this era. Lalique already used enamel and glass, side-by-side with gold, opals, diamonds, pearls or amethysts, to embellish his jewellery. He won competitions, exhibited his work and created jewellery for well-known entertainers such as actress Sarah Bernhardt.
He revolutionised jewellery styles of the period, becoming a favourite with leading socialites, and was admired by the most distinguished of his fellow-jewellers. It was that same year he was also named Officer of the French Legion d'Honneur. Their collaboration had begun! Their work together revolutionised the perfume industry and made it possible for the first time to offer perfumes in attractive bottles at affordable prices.
From then on, Lalique worked increasingly on designs for the perfume sector, finally devoting himself entirely to more industrial techniques of glass production. His quest for a suitable location to produce glassware and a qualified workforce led him to Alsace. His techniques with glass gave rise to a style that was essentially expressed through the contrast between clear and frosted glass.
He sometimes added a patina or enamel or used stained glass. He was inundated with commissions and undertook some large-scale interior design projects.