The Art of Rene Lalique
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published on 25. August 1988
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-0-7475-0182-4 (ISBN)
Description
Best known as a decorative glassmaker of the 1920s and 30s, Rene Lalique was a multi-talented craftsman who began his career as a goldsmith and went on to become a leading exponent of Art Deco. His versatility is revealed in this book which shows how he was equally at home designing delicate jewellery or mass-produced scent bottles, as he was lift doors or windows for the French railways. It looks at all aspects of his art, from his innovative techniques like "cire perdue" and use of new materials such as bakelite, to his architectural designs and the variety of glassware he produced: the vases, his mirrors, clocks, lamps and tableware; his famous car mascots and glass jewellery. This book is both a guide for collectors and a book for those interested in Art Deco and 20th century design and contains many previously unpublished photographs. Each chapter also gives advice on values and features which collectors should look out for.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
250 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 327 mm
Width: 238 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7475-0182-4 (9780747501824)
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Schweitzer Classification