D'Orsay - 1
Object NameD’Orsay Box with Cover
Designer
René Lalique
(French, 1860-1945)
Manufacturer
Lalique et Cie
(France)
Made FromGlass, Patina
Datedesigned in 1912
Place MadeFrance, possibly Clairefontaine; France, possibly Combs-la-Ville
TechniqueMold-pressed, applied patina
SizeOverall H: 3.9 cm, Diam (max): 9.5 cm; (a) Box Bottom H: 1.2 cm, Diam: 9.6 cm; (b) Box Top H: 3.1 cm, Diam: 9.5 cm
Accession Number2011.3.481
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 DescriptionD’Orsay Box with Cover, "D'Orsay - 1". Colorless glass, orangish-brown patina; mold-pressed, applied patina. (a) Circular box base. Side of box decorated with three bands of leaf garland. Side inscribed, "D'ORSAY". (b) Circular box cover. Top decorated with three dancing nude female figures, two of which holding long scarves that draw out and wrap around edge of cover. Band of leaf garland around side of cover. Orangish-brown patina applied overall.Provenance
Source
Stanford Steppa
- 2011-12-09
Source
Elaine Steppa
- 2011-12-09
Object copyright© Rene Lalique
