Auction Alert: The Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique

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 10^th 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: Antiques, Collectables & General Sale including Jewellery

This week, we’re featuring Eastbourne Auction who are located in the south coast town of the same name. Their Antiques, Collectables & General Sale including Jewellery will consist of a whopping 1,961 lots. It will take place across 3 days, Wednesday 12th – Friday 14th January 2022 from 10am.

Many people will be taking part in Dry January next month – however, we’ve singled out a couple of corking items (see below) that would look fabulous on your retro drinks trolley. In addition, there will be three vintage Whitefriars art glass vases kicking off the sale on the Wednesday. They’re all in the popular tangerine colourway.

Live online bidding is now available for all of our auctions via www.eastbourneauction.com or www.easyliveAuction.com enabling you to take part in the bidding from anywhere in the world, live as it happens. To bid online you need to register at www.eastbourneauction.com or www.easyliveAuction.com.

A buyer’s premium of 30% (inc. VAT and minimum of £2.40 per lot) is payable on all sold lots, this is available to bidders who settle their invoices promptly. If you will be bidding via the easyliveauction site, there is a flat fee of £3.00 or 3% of the final hammer price (the type of fee is to be decided by the bidder on registration for the sale).

We can arrange packing and / or shipping on your behalf for smaller non fragile items. We will email you a quote detailing the shipping method, and will ship when you have approved and paid for this service. Eastbourne Auctions do not accept any responsibility for losses or damages from the time a parcel or items are passed to a courier / shipper.

Lots 1, 2 & 3: Geoffrey Baxter for Whitefriars tangerine glass vases
Geoffrey Baxter for Whitefriars, drunken bricklayer glass vase in tangerine, 21.5cm high
Geoffrey Baxter for Whitefriars, cello glass vase in tangerine, 18.5cm high
Geoffrey Baxter for Whitefriars, volcano glass vase in tangerine, 18cm high
Estimates: £40 – £100

Lot 188: Herbert Terry two step Anglepoise lamp
Estimate: £40 – £80

Lot 221: Art Deco design silver plated cocktail shaker
In the form of an aeroplane bomb, 24cm high
Estimate: £100 – £200

Lot 334: Vintage Danish brass light pendant
38cm in diameter
Estimate: £30 – £50

Lot 420: Modernist bronze sculpture of a nude female
25cm in length
Estimate: £80 – £150

Lot 450: Four Japanese Kokeshi dolls
The largest 36cm high
Estimate: £80 – £150

Lot 520: Pair of Art Deco design cut glass scent bottles with stoppers
14cm high
Estimate: £80 – £150

Lot 1228: Novelty silver plated bar companion set
Including corkscrew and bottle opener, 28cm high
Estimate: £80 – £150

Lot 1531: Frank Lloyd Wright Aus Stellung Exhibition poster
Printed by Markgraf – Druck, framed and glazed, 83cm x 60.5cm excluding the frame
Estimate: £50 – £100

Auction alert: René Lalique and his Contemporaries

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-20^th 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:

drouotonline.com (3% plus VAT surcharge)
easyliveauction.com (£3 flat fee or 3% plus VAT surcharge)
invaluable.com (5% plus VAT surcharge)
liveauctioneers.com (5% plus VAT surcharge)
the-saleroom.com (4.95% plus VAT surcharge)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Auction alert: Decades Of Glass – 18th-21st Century

This week, we’re bringing to your attention to the Decades Of Glass – 18^th-21^st Century sale at Opus Auctions in Sunningdale, Berkshire taking place on 28^th October 2021, from 11am. There are a total of 247 lots, however, we’ve concentrated on some of the mid 20^th century examples. There’s something for everyone going under the hammer; estimates range from £20 – £40 to £8,000 – £10,000 (the latter being the Stanislav Libensky vase featured at the bottom of this post).

When buying with Opus Auctioneers a premium of 22% + VAT of the hammer price is applied to your invoice. If you choose to use an online bidding service there will be an additional charge for using this service. Please consult the relevant bidding system for additional charges as these may vary. We recommend EasyLive Auctions £3 flat fee bidding service.

Lot 142: Whitefriars – an aqua colour coffin vase
9686, 12.5cm high
Estimate: £60 – £80

Lot 165: Isle of Wight – a tortoiseshell glass stoppered squat vase
Hand engraved Michael Harris Isle of Wight to underside of base, 14cm high approx (2)
Estimate: £100 – £150

Lot 188: A large Mandruzzato Sommerso glass bowl
Facetted square section, the colours of bright Emerald green and olive glass, Italian, Mid Century, 20.5cm max diam x 13cm high
Estimate: £60 – £80

Lot 195: Holmegaard – 12 Canada shape glasses
Smoke colour, in two sizes, the larger size in original box, 16cm and 13.5cm approx (13)
Estimate: £130 – £150

Lot 201: Per Lutkin /Christer Holmgren for Holmegaard
A Majgrøn / May Green glass bottle vase, engraved Holmgaard and C 17795, Denmark, Mid Century, 16cm high approx
Estimate: £50 – £70

Lot 213: Jaroslav Svoboda – a glass cylinder vase
Colourless applied with with amber and blue pad spots, two original paper labels, c1972, PN 7233/32, 33 cm approx
Estimate: £200 – £300

Lot 216: Bohumil Elias – a bulb form glass vase
Decorated with vertical iridescent stripes of silver grey, unmarked, old collections labels affixed to base, 18cm high
Estimate: £150 – £250

Lot 228: Vladimir Jelinek – a Unica amber glass ‘pebble’
With bubble inclusions and a lightly textured surface, 24cm max
Estimate: £650 – £750

Lot 236: Pavel Hlava for Exbor, an angular Galaxy vase
Mid 20th Century, acid cut Exbor mark to base, 14cm high
Estimate: £180 – £220

Lot 240: Jan Gabrhel for Chlum u Trebone – Four Garnet glass vases
Each graduating from red to yellow glass, 34.5cm high and smaller (4)
Estimate: £100 – £150

Lot 247: Stanislav Libensky – a 1001 Nights enamelled glass vase
Decorated at the Specialised School of Glassmaking, the acid etched design brightly enamelled in polychrome colours with fabulous beasts in and on trees, Novy Bor, c1946, 23.2cm high ** See
Petrova & Olivier; Bohemian Glass
D. Klein, Masters of Czech glass: 1945-1965, exhibition catalogue Dan Klein Limited, London, 1983, cat. 38 for notes on this artist and this group of glasswares and the Victoria & Albert Museum accession number C.104-1984 for an example from this group of designs.
Estimate: £8,000 – £10,000

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