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hand mirror

Object NameHand Mirror

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Manufacturer Lalique et Cie (France)

Made FromGlass, Metal, Patina

Datedesigned in 1914

Place MadeFrance, Combs-la-Ville

TechniqueMold-pressed, acid-etched, applied patina, assembled

SizeOverall H: 3.5 cm, Diam (max): 16.3 cm

Accession Number2011.3.216

Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass

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Physical DescriptionHand Mirror, "Deux oiseaux (Two birds)". Colorless glass, blue patina, metal; mold-pressed, acid-etched, applied patina, assembled. Circular hand mirror with metal collar around rim and colorless glass back with short handle stretching over the diameter. Glass back decorated with two birds with tall plumage. Handle decorated with berries and vine.
Provenance

Source Stanford Steppa - 2011-12-09

Source Elaine Steppa - 2011-12-09