inkwell
Object NameInkwell
Designer
René Lalique
(French, 1860-1945)
Manufacturer
Lalique et Cie
(France)
Made FromGlass, Acrylic
Datedesigned in 1912
Place MadeFrance, possibly Clairefontaine; France, possibly Combs-la-Ville
TechniqueMold-pressed, acid-etched
SizeOverall H: 12.4 cm, W: 22.8 cm, D: 22.4 cm; (a) Base H: 4.4 cm, W: 22.4 cm, D: 22.5 cm; (b) Inkwell Insert H: 8.7 cm, W: 4.3 cm, D: 4.3 cm; (c) Cover H: 3.8 cm, W: 4.2 cm, D: 4.2 cm
Accession Number2011.3.220
Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionInkwell, "Aigle (Eagle)". Colorless glass, colorless acrylic; mold-pressed, acid-etched. (a) Square base with depression running around edge, sides that angle upwards, and square hole in center into which the inkwell insert fits. (b) Square acrylic inkwell insert with lip. (c) Cover for inkwell in the shape of perched eagle facing left.Provenance
Source
Elaine Steppa
- 2011-12-09
Source
Stanford Steppa
- 2011-12-09
Object copyright© Rene Lalique
