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Lot 287
  • 287

Glass brooch, René Lalique, First quarter of the 20th Century

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description

  • René Lalique
  • glass, metal
The cast, stained and foiled red glass plaque depicting the frontal profile of the Devil, signed Lalique with maker's mark to the reverse.

Literature

Cf: Gere, Charlotte, Tait, Hugh (ed.), 'The Art of the Jeweller, A Catalogue of the Hull Grundy Gift to the British Museum,' London, 1984, number 1177, for a similar brooch.

Condition

Signed Lalique, with maker's mark. Flashes of colour present as brooch is turned. Slight signs of wear to reverse. In very good condition.
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