Etched and Enameled Glass Ring, René Lalique, circa 1920

Of bombé form, composed of crimson-hued glass etched and enameled with white flowers and stems, size 5¼, unsigned.

In good overall condition with some minor scratching to the glass and light nicking to the shank. The transparent glass is an attractive slightly purplish red "cranberry" color. Relatively minor areas of enamel loss, primarily to the shoulders. Cannot be sized.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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A ring of similar design is illustrated in The Jewelry of René Lalique, A Goldsmiths' Company Exhibition, May 28 to July 24, 1987, by Vivienne Becker, page 168, item 177. As the catalogue notes, it is very rare to see enamelwork on glass. The cranberry color of the item offered here is rarer still for Lalique.