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Varèse

Object NameAshtray

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Manufacturer Lalique et Cie

Made FromGlass, Patina

Datedesigned in 1929

TechniqueMold-pressed, acid-etched, applied patina

SizeOverall H: 2.2 cm, W: 9.7 cm, D: 9.6 cm

Accession Number2011.3.439

Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass

Place Made

France, possibly Combs-la-Ville; France, possibly Wingen-sur-Moder

Physical DescriptionAshtray, "Varèse". Colorless glass, orange patina; mold-pressed, acid-etched, applied patina. Square ashtray with four rectangular protrusions on each side. Top of ashtray decorated with four pairs of stylized peacocks. Orange patina applied to decoration.
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