Colbert
Object NameInkwell
Designer
René Lalique
(French, 1860-1945)
Manufacturer
Lalique et Cie
(France)
Made FromGlass, Enameled
Datedesigned in 1924
Place MadeFrance, possibly Combs-la-Ville; France, possibly Wingen-sur-Moder
TechniqueMold-pressed, enameled
SizeOverall H: 5 cm, W: 26.9 cm, D: 15.6 cm
Accession Number2011.3.197
Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewModern Gallery
Physical DescriptionInkwell, "Colbert". Colorless glass, black enamel; mold-pressed, enameled. (a) Rectangular tray with concave section for pen and well for ink. Pen holder flanked by two birds enameled black sitting amid berries. Inkwell encompassed by ring of seven birds enameled black sitting amid branches with berries. (b) Circular straight-walled cover for inkwell. Top of inkwell decorated with three birds enameled black sitting amid branches with berries.Provenance
Source
Elaine Steppa
- 2011-12-09
Source
Stanford Steppa
- 2011-12-09
Object copyright© Rene Lalique
