medallion
Object NameMedallion for 1937 Paris Exposition Internationale
Designer
René Lalique
(French, 1860-1945)
Manufacturer
Lalique et Cie
(France)
Made FromGlass, Patina
Datedesigned in 1937
Place MadeFrance, possibly Wingen-sur-Moder; France, possibly Combs-la-Ville
TechniqueMold-pressed, applied patina
SizeOverall H: 0.8 cm, Diam (max): 9.5 cm
Accession Number2011.3.414
Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)
Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass
Not On View
Physical DescriptionMedallion for the Paris 1937 Exposition internationale. Colorless glass, brown patina; mold-pressed, applied patina. Circular medallion showing two nude winged male figures facing one another. Medallion inscribed, "EXPOSITION PARIS / 1937 INTERNATIONALE" around outside edge. Brown patina applied to decorated surface. Two holes drilled between figures and text.Provenance
Source
Stanford Steppa
- 2011-12-09
Source
Elaine Steppa
- 2011-12-09
Object copyright© Rene Lalique
