A Rene Lalique vase; Formose Date : Introduced 1924 Origin : Wingen-sur-Moder, France Colour : Cased opalescent Bowl : Formose Marcilhac no. 934 Base : Acid stencilled mark R lalique France Glass Type : Demi Crystal Size : 17.1cm tall and approximately 17cm in diameter Condition : Excellent, no chips or cracks Restoration : None Weight : 1044 grams. 1924 was a year of great hope in France. The troops were finally withdrawing from Germany and both the Winter and Summer Olympics were held in France.
This hopeful outlook is reflected in the spread of the art deco movement of which Lalique was at the forefront. One of the most highly regarded of all Lalique designs.
This is known in several colours and with a range of stains. I have been involved in the antiques business since 1971. My career took a leap forward when I joined Bonhams in 1976.
Some five years later I became head of the Decorative Arts department. The item "R Lalique Cased Opaescent Formose Vase Introduced 1934" is in sale since Tuesday, January 5, 2021. This item is in the category "Pottery, Porcelain & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\French\Lalique". The seller is "eric-knowles-the-hoard" and is located in High Wycombe. This item can be shipped worldwide.