Lalique - Bookends - Hirondelle - Crystal






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Lalique Hirondelle crystal swallow bookend, France, dating from the 1960s–1970s, in clear and satin-finished crystal, signed “Lalique France” on the base, height about 15.5 cm, base 8.5 × 8 cm, weight 880 g, in good vintage condition with signs of age and a small chip on the tail tip.
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Lalique France – “Hirondelle” Crystal Swallow Bookend
Elegant Lalique “Hirondelle” swallow bookend in clear and satin-finished crystal, signed “Lalique France” on the base.
The Hirondelle design was originally created in 1942. This example is a later Lalique production, dating approximately from the 1960s–1970s.
The sculpture depicts a swallow in flight, with finely modelled wings and plumage. The combination of polished transparent crystal and satin-finished surfaces beautifully emphasises the sculptural form and movement of the bird.
Manufacturer: Lalique
Model: Hirondelle
Model created: 1942
Estimated production period: circa 1960s–1970s
Origin: France
Material: Clear and satin-finished crystal
Signature: Engraved “Lalique France”
Height: approx. 16 cm
Base: approx. 8.5 × 8 cm
Weight: 880 g
Condition:
Good vintage condition with signs of age and use. Surface scratches are visible on the base. There is also a small chip on the tip of the tail, clearly shown in the photographs. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description.
Lalique France – “Hirondelle” Crystal Swallow Bookend
Elegant Lalique “Hirondelle” swallow bookend in clear and satin-finished crystal, signed “Lalique France” on the base.
The Hirondelle design was originally created in 1942. This example is a later Lalique production, dating approximately from the 1960s–1970s.
The sculpture depicts a swallow in flight, with finely modelled wings and plumage. The combination of polished transparent crystal and satin-finished surfaces beautifully emphasises the sculptural form and movement of the bird.
Manufacturer: Lalique
Model: Hirondelle
Model created: 1942
Estimated production period: circa 1960s–1970s
Origin: France
Material: Clear and satin-finished crystal
Signature: Engraved “Lalique France”
Height: approx. 16 cm
Base: approx. 8.5 × 8 cm
Weight: 880 g
Condition:
Good vintage condition with signs of age and use. Surface scratches are visible on the base. There is also a small chip on the tip of the tail, clearly shown in the photographs. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description.
