The career of the famed jewelry designer, glassmaker and decorative artist René Lalique spanned decades and artistic styles. Best known today for his works in glass, Lalique first won recognition for his jewelry. He was described as the inventor of modern jewelry by the French artist and designer Émile Gallé, and his luxurious naturalistic designs helped define the Art Nouveau movement. Later as a glassmaker in the 1920s and ‘30s, Lalique designed vases, clocks, chandeliers and even car hood ornaments that were the essence of Art Deco chic. Even now, the name Lalique continues to be a byword for a graceful, gracious and distinctively French brand of sophistication.
Born in 1860 in the Marne region of France, Lalique began his career as a jewelry designer in the last decades of the 19th century. His work employed now-classic Art Nouveau themes and motifs: flowing, organic lines; forms based on animals, insects and flowers — all rendered in luxurious materials such as ivory, enamel, gold and semi-precious stones. By 1905, Lalique had begun creating works in glass, and his style began to shift to a cleaner, sharper, smoother, more modern approach suited to his new medium. His Paris shop’s proximity to perfumer François Coty’s led him to experiment with beautiful perfume bottles. He offered the first customized scent bottles, transforming the perfume industry. By the end of the First World War, the artist had fully embraced Art Deco modernity, devoting himself to new industrial techniques of glass production and designs that manifest the sweeping lines and the forms suggestive of speed and movement characteristic of the style. Lalique’s work looked both backward and forward in time: embracing ancient mythological themes even as it celebrated modern progress.
Late in his career, Lalique took on high profile luxury interior design projects in Paris, Tokyo and elsewhere. He designed decorative fixtures and lighting for the interior of the luxury liner Normandie in 1935, and decorated the salons of well-known fashion designer Madeleine Vionnet. Today, Lalique’s influence is as relevant as it was when he opened his first jewelry shop in 1890. In a modern or even a traditional décor, as you will see from the objects offered on these pages, the work of René Lalique provides the stamp of savoir-faire.
1925 René Lalique Statuette Suzanne Opalescent Butterscotch Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Statuette "Suzanne" made in deep butterscotch glass by René Lalique in 1925. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Exceptional and extremely rare color. height : 23 cm width : 18 ...
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1925 René Lalique - Art Deco Statuette Thais Suzanne Opalescent Glass
By Lalique, René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Statuette "Thais" made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1925. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Wonderful model. Beautiful opalescence. height: 21.5 cm Félix Marcilhac,...
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1925 René Lalique - Art Deco Statuette Thais Suzanne Frosted Glass
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Statuette "Thais" made in frosted glass by René Lalique in 1925. Engraved signature on base. Perfect condition. Wonderful model. height: 21.5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique, Ca...
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1929 Rene Lalique Original Car Mascot Hood Ornament Vitesse Opalescent Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Original Car Mascot "Vitesse" made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1929. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Exceptional opalescence ! height: 18,5 cm Félix Marcilhac, Re...
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1919 René Lalique Statue Voilee Mains Jointes Opalescent Glass with Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Statuette "Voilee Mains Jointes" made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1919. Engraved signature on base. Perfect condition. Extremely rare model. Height: 2...
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1929 René Lalique Groupe de Six Moineaux Decoration Frosted Glass Sparrow Statue
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Decorative "Groupe de Six Moineaux" statue paperweight made in glass with light blue patina by Rene Lalique in 1933. Acid-stamped "R.LALIQUE" signature on bottom. Perfect and great ...
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1919 René Lalique Statue Grande Nue Lierre Glass with Sepia Patina Wooden Base
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Statue "Grande Nue Lierre" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1919. Original black wooden base. Engraved signature on base. Perfect condition. Exceptional ...
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Rene Lalique Glass Chrysis Car Mascot
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear and frosted glass 'Chrysis' car mascot (radiator cap). Features a naked female figure, kneeling, with her head thrown back. In ancient Greece, Chrysis was the prie...
Glass
Rene Lalique Glass 'Tete De Paon' Peacock Car Mascot
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear & frosted glass 'Tete De Paon' car mascot. This model features the head of a peacock. The bird is mounted onto a rectangular, black glass base. Moulded maker's mar...
Glass
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Naiade' Statuette
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene lalique opalescent glass 'naiade' statuette. Grey stained details. Features a naiad crouching, holding a shell(?) up to her ear. In Greek mythology, the naiads are a type of fem...
Glass
Lalique after René Lalique, Mother and Child Crystal Sculpture, Mid-Century
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb Lalique Virgin and Child sculpture on a black lacquered wooden base, France 1970s. Beautiful crystal form which captures the subject's devotion a...
Crystal
1912 Rene Lalique - Statuette Moyenne Voilee Glass with Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Statuette "Moyenne Voilee" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1912. Engraved signature on side. Perfect original condition. Extremely rare model. height: 1...
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Lalique Frosted Glass Figure of a Madonna
By René Lalique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lalique Frosted Glass Figure of a Madonna The underside with etched Lalique France signature. The standing figure with arms clasped in prayer. ...
Glass
1928 René Lalique Car Mascot Hood Ornament Coq Nain Glass Rooster
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Coq Nain" car mascot, hood ornament made in 1928 in molded glass. Molded "R.LALIQUE" signature on a side of the base and molded "FRANCE" on the other side. Numbered "N...
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Rene Lalique Art Deco R. Lalique Molded Glass Fleurettes Perfume Bottle
By René Lalique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rene LALIQUE (1860-1945) Art Deco R. Lalique Molded Glass Fleurettes Perfume Bottle with Stopper circa 1925. The flared square body with canted corners, ...
Glass
1914 René Lalique - Paperweight Deux Aigles Two Eagles Glass with Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Paperweight "Deux Aigles" (two eagles) made in glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1914. Molded signature. Perfect condition. height: 8 cm base: 10 cm x 8 cm Félix Marcilh...
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A Mermaid Statuette by R.Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The Mermaid belongs to the Car Mascots R.Lalique introduced in the 1920tys . As the luxury car industry was vastly moving forwards, the sculptors decided to adorn the motors of the ...
Glass
$7,350Sale Price|25% Off
Lalique Tigre Assis, Sitting Tiger Grand Crystal Sculpture, Signed, 2003
By Lalique, René Lalique
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lalique Tigre Assis, seated tiger, Monumental clear crystal sculpture, signed. 2003. In original box, with original paperwork. The grand sculpt...
Crystal
A Rene lalique Perch car Mascot in opalescent glass
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The Mascot car ornements were extremely popular in the 1920twentys . In that period , the cars were still hand designed and upholstered for a wealthty amateurs . As the engins were...
Glass
1919 René Lalique Statuette Grande Ovale Tete Penchee Woman Glass Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Statue "Grande Ovale Tete Penchee" made in glass with sepia patina by Rene Lalique in 1919. Engraved signature on base. Perfect condition. Extremely rare model. A very very tiny hai...
Blown Glass
$1,800
H 6.7 in W 2.76 in D 4.34 in
Apache Indian Chief Head Car Mascot, Hood Ornament / Paperweight, France, 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Apache indian Chief Head Car Mascot - Hood Ornament / Paperweight. Designed by H. Briand publisher, Paris. Silvered bronze. Mounted over a black marble base. It has a hole at the bac...
Marble, Bronze
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Rampillon' Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent glass 'Rampillon' vase. This pattern features deeply embossed diamond shapes, surrounded by flowers and leaves. M...
Glass
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Raisins' Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent glass 'raisins' vase, with blue stained details. This pattern features deep relief grape bunches, hanging from vines. ...
Glass
Rene Lalique Clear & Frosted Glass 'Nemours' Bowl
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear, frosted & enamelled glass 'Nemours' Bowl. This pattern features a pattern of deeply molded, black centred flowers. Moulded makers mark, 'R.LALIQUE FRANCE'. Book r...
Glass
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Moissac Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Moissac' Vase. This pattern features deeply embossed leaves around the sides. Wheel cut makers mark, 'R LALIQUE FRANCE' to the underside. Book referenc...
Glass
Art Deco "Grignon" Frosted Glass Vase by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in Montreal, QC
Art Deco "Grignon" frosted glass vase by René Lalique model no 1086. Signed: "R. Lalique France".
Glass
$3,299Sale Price|26% Off
H 8.86 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Nude Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, by Antoine Bofill, French, Circa 1920
By Antoine Bofill
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Nude comparison car mascot / hood ornament, by Antoine Bofill, French, Circa 1920 Signed 'Bofill' to top of base and with foundry stamp 'R.Patrouilleau Edit_Paris' around the base, ...
Marble, Bronze
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Perruches' Bowl
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Perruches' Bowl. Green stain details. This pattern features parakeets around the outside, with flowers inbetween. Stencilled makers mark, 'R. LALIQUE F...
Glass
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Houppes' Box
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Houppes' Box. This pattern features dandelion-like seed heads. R. LALIQUE mark, moulded into the lid. Engraved to bas...
Glass
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Blue Stained Formose Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique opalescent glass Formose vase. Blue stained details. This pattern features exotic fish. The name Formose refers to the old European name for Taiwan. Engraved makers mark...
Glass
Rene Lalique Glass Chrysis Car Mascot
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear and frosted glass 'Chrysis' car mascot (radiator cap). Features a naked female figure, kneeling, with her head thrown back. In ancient Greece, Chrysis was the prie...
Glass
René Lalique 1920s Gui Frosted Glass Vase
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in Franklin Park, IL
René Lalique 1920s Gui Frosted Glass Vase This vase measures: 7 wide x 7 deep x 6.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possibl...
Crystal
1931 Rene Lalique Original Car Mascot Hood Ornament Chrysis Glass on Mount
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot "Chrysis" made in glass by René Lalique in 1931. Stamped signature. Perfect condition. height: 18 cm length: 17 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raisonné de...
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1929 René Lalique Paperweight Moineau Fier Glass Grey Patina Sparrows
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Paperweight "Moineau Fier" made in glass with grey by Rene Lalique in 1929. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. height : 8,5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique, catalogue Rais...
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H 3.75 in Dm 6.5 in
1928 René Lalique Car Mascot Hood Ornament Perche Opalescent Glass Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Hood Ornament “Perche” made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1929. Engraved signature and faint molded signature. Perfect condition. Exceptional op...
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1929 Rene Lalique Original Car Mascot Hood Ornament Vitesse Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot "Vitesse" made in frosted glass by René Lalique in 1929. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Great model ! height: 18,5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue R...
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H 7.29 in Dm 0.04 in
1929 Rene Lalique Original Car Mascot Hood Ornament Vitesse Opalescent Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot "Vitesse" made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1929. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Exceptional opalescence ! height: 18,5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Laliqu...
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1932 Original René Lalique Chat Assis Sitting Cat Decoration Statuette Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Sculpture Statuette Decoration "Chat Assis" (Sitting Cat) decoration made in frosted glass by Rene Lalique in 1932. Stamped "R.LALIQUE FRANCE" signature on bottom. Perfect condition...
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H 6.11 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
Lalique France - Car Mascot Hood Ornament Victoire Opalescent Crystal - NEW
By Lalique, René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car mascot, hood ornament "Victoire" made in opalescent crystal after a model by Rene Lalique in 1928. Engraved signature and numbered. Perfect condition. New. height : 15,5 cm ...
Crystal
A R.Lalique Chrysis Car Mascotte
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The car mascotte Chrysis was created in 1931 by R.Lalique in white glass. This is probably one of R.Lalique ´s bests car mascottes, the position is very audacious , the details of ...
Glass
1925 René Lalique - Car Mascot Faucon Falcon Clear Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot "Faucon" (flacon) made in clear glass by René Lalique in 1925. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Height: 16 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raisonné...
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1920 René Lalique Car Mascot Statuette Sirene Mermaid Glass Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Statuette "Sirene" made in frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1920. Molded signature into the decor and engraved signature on bottom. Perfect condition He...
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H 6.7 in Dm 0.04 in
1929 René Lalique - Statuette Mascot Cote d'Azur Pullman Express Frosted Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Statuette "Cote d'Azur" made in frosted glass by René Lalique in 1929. Engraved signature. Entitled "CÔTE D'AZUR PULLMAN EXPRESS 9 - DECEMBER - 1929". This statuette was offered to ...
Glass, Art Glass
1914 René Lalique - Paperweight Deux Aigles Two Eagles Amber Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Paperweight "Deux Aigles" (two eagles) made in dark amber glass by René Lalique in 1914. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Rare in this shade. The piece is darker than on the pho...
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