Saint-Christophe

Object NamePlaquette

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Maker Lalique et Cie (France)

Made FromGlass

Datedesigned in 1928

Place MadeFrance, Wingen-sur-Moder

TechniqueMold-pressed, acid-etched

SizeOverall H: 11.8 cm, W: 10.5 cm, Diam (Base): 5.2 cm

Accession Number95.3.2

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewModern Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless glass; mold-pressed. Thick flat disk with matte-finished intaglio design on back depicting a robed male (3/4 length profile) with bowed head, single outstretched arm carrying a heavy staff, one bent leg as if climbing forward, on his shoulders the figure supports a child sitting astride with body twisted to present frontal view, child has one hand raised in blessing, radiating rays emanate from circular area surrounding child's curly hair, rays fill background; where legs of male figure terminate the disk is joined at a right angle to a small solid circular base, ground and polished flat; impressed on back edge near base: "R. LALIQUE FRANCE".
Provenance

Source David J. Weinstein - 1995-01-16