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Covered Box

Artist René Jules Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Dateabout 1927

DimensionsDiam: 6 5/16 in. (16 cm)

MediumOpalescent colorless glass; mold-blown, acid-etched.

ClassificationGlass

Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey, by exchange

Object number

2007.36A

Not on View

DescriptionThe circular, drum-shaped body is decorated with a wide band of buttercup-like blossoms in relief. The flat lid has a central hemispherical finial that is densely embellished with similar blossoms.

Published ReferencesMarcilhac, Fe´lix, Rene´ Lalique, 1860-1945, maitre-verrier: analyse de l'œuvre et catalogue raisonne´, Paris: Les E´ditions de l'Amateur, 2004, p. 237.

Sale, Lalique glass, London, Christie's South Kensington, May 23, 2007, p. 2, lot 4.