vase

Object NameVase

Designer Marie-Claude Lalique (French, 1935-2003)

Maker Lalique et Cie (France)

Made FromLead Glass

Date1989

Place MadeFrance

TechniqueMold-blown, acid-etched

SizeOverall H: 16.5 cm, W: 17.7 cm, D: 12.5 cm

Accession Number90.3.59

Credit LineGift of Marie-Claude Lalique

Curatorial Area(s)

Postwar and Contemporary

On ViewModern Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless, translucent lavender opalescent lead glass; blown into mold, acid-etched. Ovoid colorless vase, with slightly flattened sides; rim ground and polished flat; two opposite sides have applied pressed stylized clematis blossom in lavender opalescent glass; each flower is ground and polished flush with rim; acetate label near rim printed in black block letters: "LALIQUE/PARIS"; tapers to a point at base; base ground and polished flat; no pontil; four small circular felt pads; inscribed on base edge in script: "Lalique c France"; white paper label on base with hand written numbers in blue ink: "12341".
Provenance

Source Jacques Jugeat, Inc.

Source Marie-Claude Lalique (French, 1935-2003)