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  Lalique Glass from the Glass Encyclopedia
Rene Lalique (1860-1945) was a French "art nouveau" jeweler and sculptor who became interested in glass in his 30's and rented his first glassworks at the age of 49 (in 1909) near Fontainbleu in France.
Lalique made some stunning glass pieces using the "lost wax" technique, where the original design is made by carving it out of wax.
Lalique had improved the technology for making pressed glass (using a "stamping press") to enable him to produce designs with deep and intricate indentations.
www.glassencyclopedia.com /Laliqueglass.html   (971 words)

  
 The Mystique of Lalique
Lalique's jewelry eventually attracted international attention, and the actress Sarah Bernhardt was among his many notable clients.
Lalique also "personalized" much of his work with frosting, polishing, and glazing to give it the look of an individual touch.
Lalique's granddaughter, Marie-Claude, later led the company and implemented her own style with clear crystal accented with colored motifs.
www.go-star.com /antiquing/lalique.htm   (1451 words)

  
 Renee Lalique
Lalique's trademark style had fluid lines that resembled the movement of water and the colors he chose, such as plum, turquoise, yellow, and fl made him a world-renowned artist.
Lalique's name was synonymous with his famous vases, making him without a doubt the greatest in the field, both for his inventiveness and his popularity.
Lalique was the first to pair semi-precious stones with ivory, pearl, coral, enamel, and even plastic or glass.
www.dezignare.com /newsletter/lalique.html   (784 words)

  
 RENE LALIQUE the Artist ~ Lalique Glass from DJL Trading
Laliques perfected use of opalescent glass, which resembles diamonds and opals, was used to create figurines, plates, bowls, vases, chandeliers, and car mascots.
Lalique's creations are "highly collected" by all levels of collectors and Rene Lalique glass has been exhibited in numerous museums all over the world.
Rene Lalique, although most famous for his art design in glass, was also a noteworthy goldsmith and jeweler who created for actresses such as Sarah Bernhardt, numerous nobility and his greatest patron Calouste Gulbenkian.
r-lalique.com /rlalique.htm   (325 words)

  
 Finesse Fine Art - René Lalique glass car mascots, hood ornaments - Article
René Lalique was born on April 6th 1860, in Ay in the French province of Champagne.
With items as desirable as Lalique mascots, there are bound to be attempts made to copy his mastery of fine glass, and in 1990 saw the first; a ram's head in a multicolour opaque glass with even an 'R. LALIQUE' moulded signature inserted in the glass.
Should you wish to enter into the Lalique marketplace please proceed with caution, but also with the knowledge that should you be lucky enough to own an original René Lalique car mascot, that even the humblest example is a part of history and represents the style and grandeur of motoring history never to be repeated.
www.finesse-fine-art.com /Lalique/lalart.htm   (3470 words)

  
 Lalique, René - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
LALIQUE, RENÉ [Lalique, René], 1860-1945, French jewelery designer and glassmaker whose works are landmarks of arts nouveau and deco, b.
Lalique often portrayed the female face and form as well as animal and floral motifs, frequently juxtaposing such materials as gold and silver, precious and semiprecious stones, enamel, ivory, and glass.
Dawes, Lalique Glass (1986); M. Utt et al., Lalique Perfume Bottles (1990); P. Bayer and M. Waller, The Art of René Lalique (1996); Y. Brunhammer, Jewels of Lalique (1999); J. Hodge, Lalique (1999); W. Warmus, The Essential René Lalique (2003).
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-lalique.html   (222 words)

  
 Antiques Roadshow/Tips of the Trade: Lalique 'Economique'
Lalique's Herculean output also means that less-than-affluent collectors enchanted with his glass can find pieces for under $500.
Before turning to glass, Lalique was a premier Parisian jewelry designer of his day, and his jewelry is hard to find for under $10,000 to $15,000, Nick says.
Lalique's unique glass creations—such as those made using a lost wax process in which each mold was broken to remove the final product—also sell for serious prices.
www.pbs.org /wgbh/pages/roadshow/tips/lalique.html   (912 words)

  
 Lalique
Lalique made history in 1906, at the start of the age of factory-produced perfumes, when it created an outstandingly crafted glass bottle for Coty perfumes, thus setting the standard for using beautiful, artistic bottles in the manufacture and presentation of fine fragrance.
Lalique possesses a superb blend of fresh florals, exotic fruits and woods, and is a perfect scent for romantic moments.
It goes without saying, the Lalique fragrance bottles, in all their various issues and editions, are considered crystal collectible works of art.
www.scentagious.com /lalique.html   (200 words)

  
 Teaching Art Nouveau: Images and Activities - RenŽe Lalique
The old jewel was based upon the idea of wealth; the new is built upon an artistic idea." Jewelry had relied on gems, particularly diamonds, and on precious metals.
It would have moved with her -- the long spine is articulated and the wings hinged to flutter.
The dragonfly was an especially popular art nouveau motif, a favorite of Lalique, Louis Comfort Tiffany, and Émile Gallé, all of whom would have seen examples in Japanese art.
www.nga.gov /education/tchan_5_04.htm   (507 words)

  
 Rene Lalique Glass & Crystal @ Collectics Virtual Museum & Antique Collector Bookstore
René Lalique was born in 1860 and first began designing fine jewelry in Paris in 1881.
Lalique glass was made in this manner until approximately 1905 at which time the factory was redesigned for a larger production.
The Lalique, Galle, and Loetz glass in the rotating exhibitions of the museum are fine examples of the high point of Art Nouveau artistry in glass.
www.collectics.com /museum_lalique.html   (382 words)

  
 The Majestic Lalique Mascots
Since any damage on a Lalique mascot represents a factor in the final price, it is always advisable to remove a mount from a mascot to examine the base minutely for defects.
Luckily, the Spirit of the Wind's lower hairline curve differs totally from the Lalique original, and of course, the finish is abysmal, cheaply mass produced, badly molded, and finished in frosted modern glass.
Should you enter into the Lalique marketplace, proceed with caution, but also with the knowledge that owning an original René Lalique car mascot, even the humblest example, is a part of history and represents the style and grandeur of motoring history never to be repeated.
www.go-star.com /antiquing/lalique1005.htm   (1967 words)

  
 Lalique Museum,Hakone
René Lalique was born in the town of “Ay”; of Champagne, France, where a rich natural environment remains even today.
Following the advice of his mother, Lalique began to work as a jeweler’s apprentice when he was 16 years old.
With only four years experience, Lalique started to receive orders from leading jewelry houses such as Cartier, and later he designed for the famous actress Sarah Bernhardt the jewelries she wore at her stage.
www.lalique-museum.com /eng/lalique.html   (172 words)

  
 Lalique Watches   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The other challenge was to create a watch that made a statement saying, “Here’s a Lalique”.
The “Mascot” is the vision of sophistication and luxury, capturing the very essence of what René Lalique adored most – cars.
The winder, date window and dial are a whitty tribute to that lifestyle, though offset by subtle touches of pure modern “Lalique”.
www.factio-magazine.com /specialfeatures/esp_lalique.cfm   (414 words)

  
 Royal Ontario Museum | Exhibitions & Galleries | Current Exhibitions
René Lalique was one of the few designers to successfully make the transition from Art Nouveau to the modernity of Art Deco, creating classic examples of glass in the process.
Like many artists and designers of his era, Lalique was influenced by nature as well as the Japanese decorative arts.
Lalique’s most outstanding success came at the 1925 Exposition des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, where his firm had its own pavilion and from where Canada’s T. Eaton Company began to import and advertise Lalique glass, making it accessible to Canadian consumers.
www.rom.on.ca /exhibitions/special/lalique.php   (498 words)

  
 R LALIQUE, BAGATELLE CLEAR CRYSTAL VASE, EARLY MARK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Vase is the "Bagatelle" Vase and it is a Very Heavy Lalique pieces as it weighs in at 5 lbs.
The piece is signed in Script "Lalique France" The L has the Curlicue style and resembles and S. This is an early "Lalique" Mark and was made by Rene Lalique.
Also, the leading "L" in the earlier cursive "Lalique " signatures has a curlicue on top, making the letter resemble an "S." Lalique used too many signatures in too many ways to give a definitive guideline as to what was made before or after 1945.
www.goantiques.com /detail,lalique-bagatelle-clear,1289205.html   (329 words)

  
 René Lalique Glass Reference Information and History @ Collectics Antiques & Collectibles
Lalique glass is lead based, either mold blown or pressed.
Most glass was clear or opalescent glass and signed via engraving or in the mold "R. Lalique".
The R. Lalique signature was only used until 1945 with the death of René.
www.collectics.com /education_lalique.html   (582 words)

  
 Lovely Lalique | art & antiques
René Lalique (1860–1945) was already a renowned jewelry master when he decided to infuse his Art Nouveau sensibilities into glass and crystal in 1907, and began creating perfume bottles for the famous perfumier François Coty.
Lalique’s architectural glass masterworks graced storied emblems of the era as the Normandie ocean liner and the Orient Express luxury train.
Although the original molds have been remade today by LALIQUE, the company, most of the machines first built by Lalique are still being used today, as is the laborious method of sculpting and reworking the crystal by hand.
www.artandantiques.net /Articles/Editors-Pick/Lovely-Lalique.asp   (971 words)

  
 LALIQUE at Suz Collectibles
LALIQUE DEUX ANEMONES PERFUME BOTTLE This is a gorgeous, vintage Deux Anemones Perfume Bottle #11613 which is highly collectible and quite hard to find.(Currently retails for $980.00) The two anemones have an elegant Lalique crystal FROSTED design.
LALIQUE SPARROW, HEAD UP This highly collectible "Flirting" Sparrow is one of the most popular of the Lalique figurines measuring 3-1/2"high and 4-1/2" long.
It is in very good condition although there is one spot on edge of rim with several tiny flea bite nicks, probably from being displayed on a stand and there are a few very minor surface scratches on backside of plate.
www.tias.com /8386/InventoryPage/1514489/1.html   (614 words)

  
 EXTREMELY RARE 1925 Lalique Perfume Bottle by Forvil - 11PC-98
Lalique bottles with color are rare enough but I can't recall another red bottle by Rene Lalique.
I sat and watched a Lalique Auction online, and even though they had many Lalique rare bottles, and some that went higher than this one, they didn't have one of these in their auction of about 500 Lalique items.
I took these pictures with and without flash, so the little shadow you may see in the pictures is with natural light to give you the exact color, which is very red.
www.rubylane.com /shops/timeinabottle/item/11PC-98   (351 words)

  
 Lalique Perfume, Cologne & Fragrances
Encre Noire by Lalique is an enigmatic fragrance, a tale told to a tenebrous, elegant man. It’s a woody adventure with vetiver for a hero.
The Lalique woman is elegant and refined, with a passion for art, invested inan active and busy life.
New from Lalique is Perles de Lalique, a scent designed to achieve a sense of refined femininity.
www.escentual.co.uk /Lalique.html   (467 words)

  
 Lalique Chandeliers
Lalique Chandeliers...Unique, Exquisite, Unusual to say the least.
Below is a list of Lalique Chandeliers, they are listed in sets so please read the information included with the smaller photo for ordering reasons.
Due to the rarity of the Lalique lighting line, delivery may take anywhere from 16-24 weeks.
www.parkavegifts.com /IBS/SimpleCat/Shelf/ASP/Hierarchy/080D.html   (429 words)

  
 Lalique   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Lalique and all our fine china, silver silverware flatware crystal ornament crystal stemware figurines is made of the finest quality.
Lalique is one of our most popular products.
If there is a certain Lalique or fine china, silver silverware flatware, crystal ornament crystal stemware figurines or dinnerware you would like, or any question you may have regarding
www.upscalegallery.com /china-silverware-flatware/crystal/Lalique.html   (387 words)

  
 Lalique Crystal
In 1910, Rene Lalique purchased his first small glassworks shop a short distance outside of Paris.
This is where Lalique is still made today.
Crystallia is an authorized retailer of the product lines shown, and all merchandise meets the manufacturer's high standard of quality.
store.crystallia.com /lalique.html   (299 words)

  
 Rene Lalique ( - ) Artwork Images, Exhibitions, Reviews
Rene Lalique, Candy dish, 19th - 20th century
Rene Lalique, One of a pair of wine glasses, circa 1900
Rene Lalique, Sparrow candy dish, 19th - 20th century
wwar.com /masters/l/lalique-rene.html   (389 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Lalique (De Luxe): Books: Jessica Hodge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Lalique Glass: The Complete Catalogue for 1932 by Lalique Co.
This is an excellent resource for those interested in Lalique's later glass designs, with sections on vases, bottles, tableware, statuary, decorations, and lighting.
The pictures are so life-like that it picks up every intricate detail of the jewelery and designs of maybe the greatest jeweler and goldsmith of all times.
www.amazon.com /Lalique-Luxe-Jessica-Hodge/dp/1571452044   (906 words)

  
 99Perfume @ Amazon.com: Lalique - Health & Personal Care   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Lalique Perfume by Lalique for Women, Eau De Toilette Spray 1.7 Oz.
Lalique by Lalique for Women Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4 Oz
Lalique Perfume by Lalique for Women, Giftset (Eau De Toilette Spray 1.7 Oz. + Miniature Collectible 4 Ml.
www.amazon.com /s.html?ie=UTF8&keywords=Lalique&url=rh=a:3760931,k&merchant=A2YSLBWA7JDECA&node=3760931   (447 words)

  
 Lalique   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
LALIQUE by Lalique Eau De Parfum Spray 3.3 oz
Launched by the design house of Lalique in 1992, LALIQUE is classified as a sharp, oriental, floral...
LALIQUE by Lalique Eau De Parfum Spray 1.7 oz
www.buyonlinehome.com /shopdisplayproducts~id~3345~cat~lalique.htm   (205 words)

  
 Lalique crystal collectibles
In 1910, René Lalique purchased his first small glassworks shop a short distance outside of Paris.
In his effort to create a means to show relief, translucency and depth in his works, Lalique developed a style that was to become his hallmark: frosted glass.
His son Marc, and subsequently his granddaughter Marie-Claude Lalique, continue to refine the look that has become known as "Le Style Lalique," while each leaving his or her own mark.
www.crystallia.com /lalique.html   (246 words)

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