Rene Lalique was arguably one of the most influential designers of the early 20th Century and here is an original Rene Lalique "Beautrellis" vase made circa 1927.
With Lalique still being produced today with the name "Lalique" to the base, the early original Rene Lalique pieces were signed "R. Lalique" up until his death. This one is not only signed R.Lalique but is also numbered 989.
Catalogued and referred to a the Beautrellis vase, this vase was introduced in 1927 and has the most wonderful cabochon style design to the base.
Measuring 14.5cm high by 11.5cm in diameter at the top, the glass has a wonderful opalescent colour to it that looks wonderful under natural sunlight and is just as beautiful in the evenings under the light from a room.
Original Rene Lalique pieces are becoming harder and harder to come by, and this one is in perfect condition and the epitome of Art Deco Lalique glass.
Stock# T438
Maker: Rene Lalique
Circa: 1927
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Original Rene Lalique "Beautrellis" vase made circa 1927.
A brief history on Rene Lalique:
René Jules Lalique was born in 1860, and was arguably one of the most famous glass makers of the Art Deco era. Famous for his creations of such pieces ranging from glass art, perfume bottles, vases, and even automobile hood ornaments, he actually started his career as a jeweller.
Designing pieces of jewellery for French jewellers such as Cartier and Boucheron, in 1885 he opened his own business and designed and made his own jewellery and other glass pieces.
In 1900, René Lalique took part in the Great Exhibition in Paris. This turned out to be an important moment of his career as a jeweller and it was this same year he was also named Officer of the French Legion d'Honneur.
In 1905 René Lalique opened a shop at 24, Place Vendôme, where he exhibited not only his jewellery but also the glass objects crafted in his workshop at his estate in Clairefontaine. Perfumer François Coty was so impressed by his designs that he asked him to put his talent to work for the perfume industry. 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.
René Lalique, Art Nouveau master jeweller, was to become an Art Deco master glassmaker.
By 1921 René Lalique had been devoted to glassmaking for several years, and his quest for a suitable location to produce glassware and a qualified workforce led him to Alsace. He founded the Verrerie d’Alsace glassworks at Wingen-sur-Moder in Alsace, at the heart of a region with a strong and historic glassmaking tradition.
From here on, Rene Lalique continued to make a name as a leader in the Art glass world, signing all of his pieces "R.Lalique" until after his death all further Lalique pieces would be signed without the "R".
