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LALIQUE FRANCE – Sculpture “Bull”

In molded and pressed satin crystal, designed by René Lalique in 1931, produced under Marc Lalique (1950s-1960s)

Exceptional and rare sculpture in satin molded and pressed Lalique crystal, depicting a charging bull, primal symbol of untamable strength, fertility, and unwavering prosperity.

This iconic model, conceived by the genius René Lalique on September 4, 1931 (ref. 1194 in Félix Marcilhac’s catalog raisonné, listed at the 1932 price list and reissued in 1937), was revived in pure crystal after 1945 under the enlightened direction of Marc Lalique, marking the inaugural era of the “Lalique Crystal.”

Raw incarnation of the ancient aurochs, the animal with muscular and dynamic forms – head lowered, slender horns, hooves anchored – evokes a sculptural vitality with a timeless Art Deco elegance, on a rectangular crystalline base with clean lines.

Made using the master technique of molded and pressed crystal, perfected by Marc Lalique for radiant transparency and superior brilliance (composition about 24% lead, injected under high pressure at over 1,000 °C into hand-chiseled steel molds), this piece reveals a satin finish of velvety softness, achieved by precise manual polishing after controlled cooling.

The quality is unparalleled: absolute clarity without bubbles or imperfections, where light diffracts into subtle nacreous reflections, giving the bull an almost alive and textured presence – stretched skin folds, pronounced muscles, whipped tail intricately chiseled with supreme artisanal finesse. A feat of the Wingen-sur-Moder workshops, where three cold finishers were required for one hot-worker, preserving René’s heritage in post-war luxury crystal innovation.
Dimensions: Height 10 cm; Length 12 cm; Width 5 cm
Material: Satin molded and pressed crystal, partially frosted to achieve unique optical depth
Signatures: Original paper label “Cristal Lalique Paris et Made in France” affixed to the base; and “Lalique France” engraved
Condition: Impeccable, no chips or opacification, crystal of exceptional purity and brilliance

Rare piece and discontinued since the 1990s, originating from a limited edition under Marc Lalique (period 1945-1977, with revival of the model under no. 11-805 after 1951; fewer than 1,000 surviving specimens in perfect condition).
A treasure for collectors of French crystal, infusing an aura of power and prestige to an executive desk or an exceptional display case.

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