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Object NameIlluminated Surtout de Table (Table Decoration)

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Manufacturer Lalique et Cie (France)

Made FromGlass, Bronze, Ceramic, Electrical Wiring

Datedesigned in 1922

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

TechniqueMold-pressed, assembled

SizeOverall H: 40.3 cm; (a) Glass Fish H: 31.6 cm, W: 41 cm, D: 16 cm; (b) Base H: 8.7 cm, Diam: 18.9 cm

Accession Number2011.3.431

Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass

Not On View

Physical DescriptionIlluminated Surtout de table, "Gros poissons, vagues" (Table decoration, "Big fish, waves"). (a) Colorless glass; mold-pressed, assembled. Large solid glass fish with circular base. (b) Conical bronze base outfitted with light bulb socket and electrical wiring. Exterior of base decorated with scalloped design. (c) Metal washer for light bulb socket. (d) White ceramic washer for light bulb socket.
Provenance

Source Stanford Steppa - 2011-12-09

Source Elaine Steppa - 2011-12-09