Large Lalique Bacchantes Vase – Post 1945 – Marcilhac 997

Description

Heading : Lalique Bacchantes vase – Marcilhac 997
Date : Designed in 1927 by Rene Lalique – this example dates from after his death
Origin : Wingen-sur-Moder
Bowl Features : Moulded dancing Bacchantes
Marks : Lalique France to. base
Type : Demi-cristal
Size : 24.5cm height, 19cm diameter
Condition : 2.5cm crack within the base that does not extend to either the interior nor exterior of the vase. The vase was dropped onto a carpeted floor.
Restoration : None
Weight : 5910 grams

Additional Information : Bacchhantes were the female followers of Dionysus in Greek mythology. As followers of the god of frenzies, festivities, spiritual ecstasy, and booze, the Bacchantes were naturally associated with revelry.

This was £3800 when purchased new from Lalique, Conduit Street London. It remains one of Rene Lalique’s most iconic designs.