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LALIQUE FRANCE – Sculpture “Bull”

In frosted and polished molded crystal, René Lalique design from 1931, production under Marc Lalique (1950s-1960s).

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

This emblematic model, designed 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 resumed in pure crystal after 1945 under the enlightened direction of Marc Lalique, marking the inaugural era of “Cristal Lalique.”

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

Created using the masterful technique of molded and pressed crystal, perfected by Marc Lalique for sparkling 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 hand polishing after controlled cooling.

The quality is unsurpassed: absolute clarity without bubbles or imperfections, where light diffracts into subtle opalescent reflections, giving the bull an almost life-like and textured presence – stretched skin folds, protruding muscles, tail whipped and chiselled 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: Frosted molded and pressed crystal, partially satinized for a unique optical depth
Signatures: Original paper tag “Cristal Lalique Paris and Made in France” glued to the base; and “Lalique France” engraved
Condition: Impeccable, no chips or opacification, crystal of exceptional purity and brilliance

Rare and discontinued piece since the 1990s, 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 pieces in perfect condition).
A treasure for collectors of French crystal, imbuing an aura of power and prestige to an executive desk or an exceptional display case.

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