A René Lalique frosted and polished glass “St. Francois” table lamp  designed with birds and leaves; converted from the vase. Stencilled maker’s marks in block “R LALIQUE” and “France”. France, c.1930.

Ht.17.5cm/7in, Diam. 17/6.75

René Jules Lalique (1860–1945)

• René Lalique was the undisputed master of Art Nouveau jewellery and Art Deco glass.
• Born in the Marne region of France, Lalique trained as a goldsmith, and later attended the School of Decorative Arts, Paris, and the Crystal Palace School of Art in London.
• In 1885, he established his own company in Paris, becoming one of the most famous jewellers in the world.
• Around 1910, Lalique transitioned almost entirely to glass. He moved from one-of-a-kind handcrafted items to industrial production.
• He established a glass factory in Combs-la-Ville, France, and, in 1918, he purchased a larger factory at Wingen-sur-Moder.
• An order for perfume bottles led to the development of his signature style, characterized by iced surfaces, elaborate or partially realistic patterns in relief, and occasionally applied or inlaid color.
• He reached the pinnacle of his glassmaking career at the International Exposition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris.
• 1945: His son Marc Lalique took over after René’s death , transitioning the company’s production from glass to lead crystal.
• Today, his work is part of the collections of major institutions around the world, including the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian in Lisbon, the Musée Lalique and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in France,