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D'Orsay - 1

Object NameD’Orsay Box with Cover

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Manufacturer Lalique et Cie

Made FromGlass, Patina

Datedesigned in 1912

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)

Modern

Exhibitions

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass

Place Made

France, possibly Clairefontaine; France, possibly Combs-la-Ville

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.
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