Auction Alert: The Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique

Lalique Crystal Paperweight, Eagle Tête d'Aigle Head

We’ve featured the work of René Lalique on a few occasions here on the blog. However, the Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique (René’s granddaughter) must be the largest, single-owner selection and the highest quality examples of his works we’ve ever seen!

272 lots are available; jewellery, drinkware, serveware, furniture, desk accessories etc. will be sold on Sunday 10th Sep 2023, 2pm EDT.

The upcoming auction of Marie-Claude Lalique, granddaughter of renowned glass artist Rene Lalique, is set to be a momentous event, featuring over 250 Lalique items encompassing vases, bowls, perfume bottles, furniture, figurines, and more. This exceptional assembly pays homage to Lalique’s legacy, showcasing the seamless fusion of artistry and functionality that characterizes their style.

The sale takes place in Florida via the Lion and Unicorn saleroom; therefore, estimates are in US dollars. International shipping is possible – so bidding isn’t a problem if you’re based elsewhere! There’s a buyer’s premium (inc. VAT/sales tax) of 25% on top of the final hammer price.

Lalique Green Crystal Cabochon Bracelet

Lot 2: Lalique Green Crystal Cabochon Bracelet

Bracelet with five crystal cabochons and a fold-over clasp. Lalique France stamped inside and on the clasp. Dimensions: 7.5″L x 1″W
Estimate: $200 – $800

2pc Lalique Aqua Blue Crystal Cabochon Bracelet and 14K Gold Ring

Lot 3: 2pc Lalique Aqua Blue Crystal Cabochon Bracelet and 14K Gold Ring

14k stamped inside band. Ring size 7. Bracelet with five aqua crystal cabochons and measures 7.5″L x 1″W. Lalique France stamp.
Estimate: $200 – $800

Lalique Crystal Car Mascot, Victoire Mascot, Paperweight

Lot 17: Lalique Crystal Cactus Perfume Bottle

A fogged crystal perfume bottle made to resemble a cactus with black points for the cactus spikes. Signed Lalique France. Dimensions: 3.25″L x 3.25″W x 4″H
Estimate: $10 – $200

Lalique Crystal Perfume Bottle, Duncan

Lot 25: Lalique Crystal Perfume Bottle, Duncan

A clear bottle with reliefs of nude dancers on frosted center panel on both the front and back. Includes frosted stopper. Lalique France etched on the base. Dimensions: 3.5″L x 2″W x 7.74″H
Estimate: $200 – $800

Lalique Crystal Coffee Table, Three Lioness

Lot 43: Lalique Crystal Coffee Table, Three Lioness

Astonishing four curved frosted glass panels delicately embossed with an art deco style of leopards in the forest. The panels are mounted into the chrome base and secured by channels. Signed Lalique France. Issued: c. 1990
Estimate: $8,000 – $20,000

Marie-Claude Lalique: Three Panel with Glass Flowers Screen

Lot 44: Marie-Claude Lalique (French, 1935-2003) Three Panel with Glass Flowers Screen

Rare, one-of-a-kind, handmade by Marie-Claude Lalique. Wood frame with bronze hardware. The mixed media design of relief glass flowers and branches with dominate colors of black, silver, and gold was used. Signature painted lower right panel MC Lalique. Artist: Marie-Claude Lalique (French, 1935-2003)
Estimate: $15,000 – $22,000

Rene Lalique Femme Face Plaque and Frame

Lot 50: Rene Lalique Femme Face Plaque and Frame

A heavily molded plaque of a woman’s face with pearl decoration in contrasting frosted and clear glass. This is an original Lalique glass plaque exclusively designed and created by Rene Lalique. This plaque is attributed to the original Cote D’Azur Pullman Express, A deluxe train which ran from December 9, 1929, Until May circa 1932. The design elements, glassware and interior design elements for the train’s restaurant cars were provided by Lalique. Lalique’s founder, René Lalique, was commissioned to create decorative panels, lighting fixtures, and glassware for the train, which was renowned for its opulence and extravagance. These pieces are highly coveted by collectors and are considered to be valuable artifacts of the train’s history. Dimensions: 13″L x 13″W x 1.5″H
Estimate: $5,000 – $8,000

Lalique Crystal Paperweight, Eagle Tête d'Aigle Head

Lot 64: Lalique Crystal Paperweight, Eagle Tête d’Aigle Head

This Lalique sculpture of an Eagle Head, known as Tête d’Aigle, is a stunning piece of art that was originally designed as a car radiator cap, this sculpture features a combination of frosted and clear crystal. Signed Lalique France. Dimensions: 5.5″L x 3″W x 4.5″H
Estimate: $200 – $800

Lalique Crystal Car Mascot, Victoire Mascot, Paperweight

Lot 77: Lalique Crystal Car Mascot, Victoire Mascot, Paperweight

Victoire is a story of peace, created to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the November 11th, 1918, armistice of World War I. The suggestion of speed and movement is evident in Victoire’s beautiful face. The artistic combination of satin-finish, clear crystal and light bring Victoire to life. Signed Lalique, France. Dimensions: 10″L x 3.25″W x 5.5″H
Estimate: $10 – $200

23pc Lalique Crystal Fish Figurines in Original Lalique Display Tank

Lot 89: 23pc Lalique Crystal Fish Figurines in Original Lalique Display Tank

A display case made of acrylic ad metal accents and a white base that displays 23 Lalique crystal fish of various colors. Includes interior stands to hold fish figurines. Lalique backstamp on the metal frame. Each fish signed Lalique France. Each fish measures: 2″L x 1″W x 1.75″H. Dimensions: 16″L x 8″W x 12.5″H
Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000

Lalique Black Crystal Auroch Taureau Bull Figure

Lot 95: Lalique Black Crystal Auroch Taureau Bull Figure

A bull that that has its head down and is prepared to charge. Signed Lalique France. Dimensions: 5.75″L x 3.25″W x 4.5″H
Estimate: $200 – $800

Lalique Crystal Bowl, Erimaki

Lot 176: Lalique Crystal Bowl, Erimaki

Clear round vessel with amber decor of stylized lizard circling the top. Dimensions: 10″W x 9″H
Estimate: $800 – $2,000

Lalique Crystal Ashtray Sudan Pattern, Square Chevron Design

Lot 185: Lalique Crystal Ashtray Sudan Pattern, Square Chevron Design

This square ashtray or small dish from has a visually appealing design, featuring a clear crystal adorned with a textured Chevron pattern. Signed Lalique, France. Dimensions: 6.25″L x 4.5″W x 2″H
Estimate: $10 – $200

Lalique Crystal Whiskey Decanter, Femmes

Lot 199: Lalique Crystal Whiskey Decanter, Femmes

Staggering decanter with stopper decorated with frosted raised women. Marked Lalique France to bottom. Dimensions: 5.25″L x 4″W x 10″H
Estimate: $200 – $800

6pc Lalique Crystal Wine Goblets, Frejus

Lot 226: 6pc Lalique Crystal Wine Goblets, Frejus

Clear glass with twisted stem. Lalique etched mark. Dimensions: 2.5″L x 2.5″W x 6″H
Estimate: $200 – $800

7pc Lalique Crystal Swizzle Sticks and Glass, Roxanne

Lot 236: 7pc Lalique Crystal Swizzle Sticks and Glass, Roxanne

Elegant frosted and clear crystal cocktail stirrers in a pleasant design, 4.5″L. Glass is 3″H x 2.25″dia. Lalique France etched mark. Issued: c. 1968
Estimate: $10 – $200

8pc Lalique Breakfast Service Set, Soleil

Lot 258: 8pc Lalique Breakfast Service Set, Soleil

Discontinued pattern. Elegant and lightweight porcelain breakfast service set. Design features a cerulean blue ground with abstract geometric yellow gold and green shapes around edges. Includes coffee pot, creamer, sugar bowl, mini tureen, two cups, and two saucers. Lalique Porcelain de Limoges marked to bases. Coffee pot measures 9″L x 4.75″W x 7″H. Issued: 1993-1997
Estimate: $800 – $2,000

Auction alert: René Lalique and his Contemporaries

René Lalique Escargot electric blue glass vase

The René Lalique and his Contemporaries sale is being held by Kingham Auctioneers in the market town of Moreton-in-Marsh in the Cotswolds. The auction takes place on Thursday 9th December, starting at 1pm.

On our web shop, we tend to concentrate on art glass from the mid-20th century period. However, sometimes work from other, usually earlier, periods is so wonderful, we just can’t resist. In fact, we featured Lalique previously in one of our Designer Desire posts.

The sale may be René Lalique and his Contemporaries, however, we’ve chosen to concentrate only on some of the pieces by the great man himself. The items on offer at this auction are of the highest quality. The forms, the craftsmanship, the colours, the patterns and the textures are simply scrumptious!

You can bid in the room on the day of the sale, leave commission bids on the books or reserve a telephone line. The buyer’s premium rates at this auction house are as follows:

  • 23% + VAT on the first £200,000 of the hammer price
  • 18% + VAT on the excess of £200,001 and up to £1,000,000
  • 15% + VAT on the excess of £1,000,001

You may also bid, either beforehand or live, via the following online bidding platforms:

Bison glass paperweight

Lot 10: Bison glass paperweight
Model 1196, designed circa 1931, polished and frosted, etched mark R Lalique, France, 13cm long
Estimate: £200 – £300

Escargot electric blue glass vase

Lot 11: Escargot electric blue glass vase
Model 931, designed circa 1920, frosted, moulded mark R Lalique, incised Lalique, 21.3cm high
Estimate: £6,000 – £8,000

Violettes opalescent glass vase

Lot 25: Violettes opalescent glass vase
Model 930, designed circa 1921, polished and frosted with blue staining, wheel engraved mark R Lalique, France, incised No 930, 15.8cm high
Estimate: £2,800 – £3,500

Tete D'Aigle black glass seal

Lot 36: Tete D’Aigle black glass seal
Model 175, designed circa 1911, frosted and polished, with white staining, incised mark R Lalique, 7.7cm long
Estimate: £800 – £1,200

Marisa opalescent glass vase

Lot 38: Marisa opalescent glass vase
Model 1002, designed circa 1927, frosted, polished and blue stained, incised marks R Lalique France No1002, 23.7cm high
Estimate: £5,000 – £6,000

Lys opalescent glass bowl

Lot 45: Lys opalescent glass bowl
Model 382, designed circa 1924, polished and frosted, wheel engraved mark R Lalique France, 24cm diameter
Estimate: £1,000 – £1,500

René Lalique Bahia amber glass lemonade jug or pitcher

Lot 56: Bahia amber glass lemonade jug or pitcher
Model 3179, designed circa 1931, polished and frosted, etched mark R Lalique, 23cm high
Estimate: £1,000 – £1,500

Moissac yellow amber glass vase

Lot 67: Moissac yellow amber glass vase
Model 992, designed circa 1927, frosted and polished, wheel engraved mark R Lalique France, 13cm high
Estimate: £400 – £600

Graines opalescent glass vase

Lot 74: Graines opalescent glass vase
Model 1042, designed circa 1930, polished and blue stained, etched mark R Lalique France, 19.5cm high
Estimate: £1,600 – £2,000

Camille electric blue glass perfume bottle

Lot 78: Camille electric blue glass perfume bottle
Model 516, designed circa 1927, frosted, moulded mark R Lalique, France and incised R Lalique France No516, 6cm high
Estimate: £500 – £700

Designer Desire: René Lalique

Mosaic of René Lalique jewellery designs | H is for Home

Most widely known for his opalescent glassware – ranging from perfume bottles to vases – René Lalique (1860–1945) began his career as a jewellery designer.

I’m much more a fan of Art Deco than Art Nouveau jewellery, but Lalique’s exquisite designs are truly breathtaking. His pieces – hand-crafted from precious metals & stones, enamel, mother-of-pearl and, of course, glass – portray subjects taken from nature. He depicts insects such as butterflies, bees and dragonflies, birds, fruit, flowers and foliage.

If this post has whetted your vintage René Lalique jewellery appetite, there are lots of books on just that subject – I can’t afford to buy an example of the real thing, so the colour photographs between the pages will have to suffice!

Portrait of René Laliquecredit

Additional image credits:

1st Dibs | Love is Speed | The Metrapolitan Museum of Art