Lalique

Lalique is famous French crystal glassmaker famous for its 20th-century decorative glass sculptures. Founded in 1888 by jeweler and glassmaker René Lalique, the company's sought-after series involve glass arts like vases, inkwells, bookends, and perfume bottles. The glass manufacturing firm is known globally for its unique craftsmanship and elegance, widely visible through its different styles and French Art Nouveau patterns. Lalique’s founder René Lalique was trained in jewelry designing. To create innovations with glass, the founder began experimenting with glass in 1883. Earlier Lalique pieces required the use of the lost wax method. After the death of their founder, the company transitioned to lead glassware during the 1950s.

Today Lalique crystal for sale makes use of lead-based glass made using either press molding or blow molding techniques. Lalique crystals at auction often feature Art Nouveau designs like fishes, foliage, dragonflies, and dancing nymphs made using acid-etching techniques. A prominent series by the company is their collection of vases that showcase elegance and style. Prominent Lalique vase designs include the Archers and Clématite cire perdu made during the late 1920s. The Danaides vase is another intricate glassware introduced in 1926 and highlights the glassmaker’s liking towards human figures and nature. The 1923 Gros Scarabees design features a web of beetles on the vase's surface.

Lalique bowl collection portrays a brilliant blend of organic patterns and motifs depicting the Art Deco style. These bowls were made in various colors, from bright lime to jade, amber, and red, and made use of frosted and clear glass. Along with vases, bowls, and perfume bottles, the glassmaker also produced sculptures. Lalique glass sculptures for sale include car mascots that rose to fame in 1926. These mini figurines had a unique base for easy detachment for top car models like Mercedes Benz or Bentley. Today collectors can find varieties of Lalique glass sculptures at online auction and online with leading art galleries.