"Malesherbes" vase
- MAKER:
Manufacturer
Lalique et Cie, Cristallerie ( French, 1909 )
Designer
René Jules Lalique ( French, 1860 - 1945 )
- DATE:
- c. 1927
General Description
This smokey taupe molded glass “Malesherbes” vase, by French glass designer René Jules Lalique, has stylized overlapping leaves and a polished outer surface and frosted inner surface.
Adapted from
Kevin W. Tucker, DMA unpublished material.
Fun Facts
In addition to being a master glassmaker and jeweller, Lalique was well-known in the 1920s for the radiator caps he designed for cars of the era.
Web Resources
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René Jules Lalique
Learn more about French glass designer René Jules Lalique and his workshop. -
Musée Lalique
Discover the Musée Lalique Museum in Wingen-sur-Moder, France.