What is Lalique vase?
Lalique vase is a flower vessel made by a French glass company Lalique. This society was founded by René Lalique at the end of the 19th century and continues to function at the beginning of the 21st century. Lalique vases are made of glass or crystal that can be clear or colored, and often have motifs in the style of blankets or artistic style, as well as hand and enameling. Since the 21st century, early examples of these vases have been highly valued by collectors. At first, Lalique worked alone, producing vases, jewelry, perfume bottles and other decorative objects using a method in which the forms were made of wax models, resulting in unique pieces. When Lalique's work gained popularity in Europe and North America in the first years of the 20th century, he decided to expand his business, buy a factory and hire glass staff, and replacement of time -consuming wax modeling techniques for the pressing process that made it possible to produce large amounts of identical glass.
in the first four decades of the 20th century. It was one of the most popular items of Lalique Vas. A typical lalique vase from this period is made of glass, which is either clear or colored. It is characterized by motifs inspired by nature, such as flowers or fish that are stylized in the Secent or later models in Art Deco fashion. While these vases were generally produced in large numbers by means of pressing pressing technology, they were often completed by some form of detail, such as etching or enamel.
When René Lalique died in 1945, his son Marc took control of society. Marc's control continued under the production of Lalique vase versions, albeit with one important change: Marc preferred the use of a fine crystal instead of glass. The company remained in the family until 2008, when it was bought by the Swiss company Art and smell. Under the ownership of the arts and scents of Lalique regularlyIt releases re -release of its classic vases.
Although many decades have passed since Lalique Vase first became popular, it remains a respected decorative object highly valued by many collectors. The original Art Nouveau or Art Deco Lalique vase in mint state can attract significant amounts at auctions. However, professionals of antiques warn that the counterfeit vases of Lalique are in a relatively wide circulation, and that those interested in buying a vase should consult an expert to ensure that it is authentic.