Rene Lalique Actina Coupe Ouverte Designed 1933

Description

Heading : A Lalique Actina coupe ouverte. Marcilhac 10-392
Date : Designed 1933
Origin : Wingen-Sur-Moder. Alsace. France
Colour : Opalescent
Bowl Features : Stencil mark R Lalique France
Type : Lalique demi-cristal
Size : 25.8 cm tall with a cm bowl and cm foot  
Condition : Very good. Light scratches on the base. commensurate with age
Restoration : None
Weight :  975 grams 

1933 was a year of incredible changes in Europe. It began with Adolf Hitler becoming Chancellor in Germany. further elaboration of the political  impact of this event would be superfluous but it is worth mentioning that this event would lead to the end of René Lalique’s career seven years later upon Nazi occupation of France. Lalique was in his pomp during the early 1930s and this extraordinary piece is a wonderful example of his mastery of the deco style.