Baccarat - Figurine - Panther - Crystal

George Chevalier Panther "Baccarat"
This is a crystal Art Deco tiger sculpture in Cubist style, designed by the French designer Georges Chevalier for the famous glass manufacturer Baccarat.
Design year: circa 1925.

Style: Modernist, Cubist and abstract-geometric.

Material: Made from a single solid piece of clear lead crystal.

Dimensions: About 10 cm high and 14.5 cm long.

Brand information: Original early examples from this period are not signed.
Only from 1937 did Baccarat begin to structurally provide its figurines with a brand name or etched stamp.

Georges Chevalier joined Baccarat in 1916 and played a key role in modernizing the luxury brand's style in the 20th century.
This specific figurine (sometimes also referred to as a panther) is a sought-after collectible from the heyday of the Art Deco period

The panther is in good condition; on the bottom of the panther there is only a small air bubble that formed during production.
Very modern design for a 101-year-old piece.
Year 1925
Dimensions 10.5 x 15 x 6 cm
Weight 1029 grams