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Pierrefonds

Object NameVase

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Manufacturer Lalique et Cie (France)

Made FromGlass

Datedesigned in 1926

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

TechniqueMold-pressed, hot-applied, acid-etched

SizeOverall H: 15.6 cm, W: 33.4 cm, D: 17.5 cm

Accession Number2011.3.255

Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewModern Gallery

Interpretive Notes

Web Text

This object is an authentic example of Lalique glass, but its color was dramatically altered at a later date. The purple color was most likely produced by irradiation, and was given to the glass to increase its value. This kind of alteration is fraudulent, as this color is not original to the object, and it diminishes its value.

Physical DescriptionVase, "Pierrefonds". Transparent violet purple glass; mold-pressed vase, hot-applied handles, acid-etched. Inverted bell-shaped vase with two large scroll handles with spokes. The purple color is not original to the object and was most likely produced at a later date by irradiation. The object is authentic, but it has been altered.
Provenance

Source Elaine Steppa - 2011-12-09

Source Stanford Steppa - 2011-12-09