Fontaines (Fountains)
Object NameVase, Covered
Maker
René Lalique
(French, 1860-1945)
Maker
Lalique et Cie
(France)
Made FromGlass, enamel
Datedesigned in 1912
Place MadeFrance, Wingen-sur-Moder
TechniqueMold-blown, enameled
Size(a&b) H: 15.5 cm; (a) H: 14/5 cm, D (max.): 10.8 cm; (b) H: 2.5 cm
Accession Number64.3.33
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless glass with greenish-gray and umber brown enamels; mold-blown and enameled. (a) Bulbous shape; horizontal polished upper rim; thick cylindrical neck; bulbous body with eight ribs which are narrow at top and spread out at base giving the appearance of organic lattice work; recessed surfaces are enameled, while rib surfaces are polished; concave base with polished rim; engraved on side near base: "Lalique"; (b) concave volcano-like center with eight rayed ribs descending and rising to downward beveled rim which tapers angularly to cylindrical sleeve having eight masks alternating with eight downward prongs; eight section rounded and crenellated base rim; recessed areas are enameled umber brown.Provenance
Source
Gerard Levy
