René LALIQUE (1860-1945) - Lot 30

René LALIQUE (1860-1945) Bellecour" vase, also known as "Quatre moineaux", the model designed on January 18, 1927, not reproduced after 1947. Blown, molded and smoked crystal Signed R. Lalique France on reverse. H_29 cm A chip on the heel. ref. Marcilhac 993 René Lalique, master of glass and the decorative arts, is famous for his glass vases, which combine elegance and innovation. In his creations, including this one, he incorporates natural motifs such as flowers, animals and plant elements, which he sculpts with great finesse. Lalique uses molding, cutting and glass-blowing techniques, creating pieces that are both artistic and functional. His original vases embody art nouveau while anticipating art deco trends. His work with glass revolutionized early 20th-century design and remains a benchmark in the world of artistic glass.