Lalique - René Lalique - Statuette, Hirondelle - 16 cm - Crystal - 1960

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Lalique Hirondelle crystal bookend from France, dating to 1960, in excellent condition, 16 cm high, 8 cm wide, 8.5 cm deep, signed on the plate.

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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 originated in 1942. This specimen is a later Lalique production, roughly dating from the 1960s-1970s.

The sculpture depicts a swallow in flight, with finely modeled wings and plumage. The combination of polished clear crystal and satin-finished surfaces beautifully emphasizes the sculptural form and movement of the bird.

The combination of polished clear crystal and satin-finished surfaces beautifully emphasizes the sculptural form and movement of the bird.

Signature: Grooved "Lalique France"
Height: approx. 16 cm
Base: approx. 8.5 × 8 cm
Weight: 880 g

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 originated in 1942. This specimen is a later Lalique production, roughly dating from the 1960s-1970s.

The sculpture depicts a swallow in flight, with finely modeled wings and plumage. The combination of polished clear crystal and satin-finished surfaces beautifully emphasizes the sculptural form and movement of the bird.

The combination of polished clear crystal and satin-finished surfaces beautifully emphasizes the sculptural form and movement of the bird.

Signature: Grooved "Lalique France"
Height: approx. 16 cm
Base: approx. 8.5 × 8 cm
Weight: 880 g

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Lalique
Country of origin
France
Material
Crystal
Artist
René Lalique
Title of artwork
Hirondelle
Signature
Plate signed
Year
1960
Colour
Transparent
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
16 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
8.5 cm
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