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Object NameMedallion for 1937 Paris Exposition Internationale

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Manufacturer Lalique et Cie

Made FromGlass, Patina

Datedesigned in 1937

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)

Modern

Exhibitions

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)

Place Made

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

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.
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