864402

Lalique France Leaf Rim Charger Plate Platter #864402

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Lalique France Leaf Rim Charger Plate Platter #864402
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Acid etched R. Lalique and etched France on the underside.

**** Backgroung:
René LALIQUE (1860-1945)

French jeweler, perfume bottles designer and glass artist
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After training and studying in Paris, France, Lalique began his career as jewelry designer and created the first truly modern pieces in Art Nouveau style. Raising jewelry to the status of fine art, he experimented new techniques and used new prestigious materials, such as glass and enamel, ivory and amber, pearls and semi-precious stones, combined with precious metal to create subtle effects. In 1886, he set up his own workshop in Paris and began a period of intense creativity. In 1890 he made original stage jewelry for the legendary actress Sarah Bernardt. He later presented his works with great success at the 1900 Universal Fair in Paris and at numerous international exhibitions in Europe and America.

In 1908 he devoted himself only to glass making and began designing his first perfume bottles and jewel-like glassware. By that time, glass had become a favorite material for Art Nouveau artist-designers, such as Gallé and Tiffany, who used brilliant, opalescent or iridescent colored glass. Gaining rapidly recognition and wide appreciation, Lalique began working for the most important perfume houses in France.


Using the lost-wax casting technique he created luxurious mold-made and crystal glass scent bottles, depicting romantic or symbolic figures, plants, ...
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<tr><td>Condition:normal minor surface scuffing, not chips, cracks or nicks.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:Circa 1925</td></tr>


<tr><td>Height:17" (diameter)</td></tr>



<tr><td>Title:Lalique France Leaf Rim Charger Plate Platter</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Long Island, NY</td></tr>
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