Rene Lalique Amiens Vase Designed 1929

Description

Heading : A Rene Lalique Amiens Vase
Date : Designed 1929 
Origin : Wingen-sur-Moder. Alsace
Colour : Clear with frosted ammonites
Bowl : Vertically sided rhombus
Foot : Intaglio signed R Lalique 1023
Glass Type : Lalique demi-cristal
Size : 18cm tall.  20 cm bowl and 20cm foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight :  1602 grams

Reference: R Lalique- F Marcilhac p443

The Glass of Lalique a Collectors Guide by Christopher Vane Percy Pg. 54 Pl. 53

Opalescence: Le Verre Moulé Des Anneés 1920-1930 Fig. 14 B

La genie verrier de l’Europe – G. Cappa p235 for similar by Daum

In 1929 the Kellogh-Briand Pact marked an end to war. or so it was thought. By making war illegal for the signatories it was hoped that the pact would bring peace to Europe and the world. The brain child of Aristide Briand. who later that year first put forward the idea of a United States of Europe or European Union. the pact was ultimately on course a first colossal failure within a decade.

Whilst French diplomats were living in dreamland French designers were creating extraordinary works of art. By 1929 Lalique’s name had become synonymous with luxury. He designed the first class carriages for the New Côte D’azur Pullman Express and had already had a hand in designing luxury ocean liners. This is one of the most instantly recognisable Lalique designs and is possibly designed by D’Avesn as it bares a striking similarity to some of his designs for Daum

Eric Knowles Comments

This vase and several others soon to follow in the early 1930’s reflects Lalique’s move towards heavier and clear panel form vases contrasted with frosted handles and sculptural bases. a style sometimes referred to  at the time as Art Moderne.

Be aware that that in recent years a version of this vase has appeared at auction that is lacking the lower ammonites at each side courtesy of a competent glass repairer