decanter
Object NameDecanter with Stopper
Designer
René Lalique
(French, 1860-1945)
Manufacturer
Lalique et Cie
(France)
Made FromGlass, Patina
Datedesigned in 1911
Place MadeFrance, possibly Clairefontaine; France, possibly Combs-la-Ville
TechniqueMold-blown, mold-pressed, acid-etched, applied patina
Size(a) Decanter H: 31.1 cm; (b) Stopper H: 17.3 cm
Accession Number2011.3.367
Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass
Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionDecanter with Stopper, "Sirènes et grenouilles (Mermaids and frogs)". Colorless glass, gray patina; mold-blown decanter, mold-pressed stopper, acid-etched, applied patina. (a) Decanter with ovoid body and long, narrow neck that tapers slightly towards wide, flat rim. Exterior of vessel decorated with four panels, each showing nude mythical figures. Four frog heads decorated area where neck and body join. Gray patina applied to decoration. (b) Matching stopper with tall spire top.Provenance
Source
Elaine Steppa
- 2011-12-09
Source
Stanford Steppa
- 2011-12-09
Object copyright© Rene Lalique
