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Lalique Glass

An icon of French glassmaking, René Lalique's early 20th-century designs established a new standard for art glass. Now universally recognized as one of the most pivotal producers of the day, Lalique is a name inextricably linked to the Art Nouveau era.

A native of Ay, a small town nestled in the heart of France's Champagne region, Lalique developed a fascination with three-dimensional design and décor in his early years of artistic training. His earliest foray was in the field of jewelry design, yet by the end of the 1880s, he shifted his focus toward art glass. So successful were these initial pieces that Lalique expanded his production in the early years of the 20th century both in scale and in scope, providing new designs for glass objects ranging from bookends to perfume bottles.

While many of Lalique's glass pieces are considered Art Nouveau, some of his designs from the late '20s and '30s incorporated elements of Art Deco as well. In these pieces, Art Deco's stylized, geometric elements merged within the organic sensibilities of the Art Nouveau aesthetic. This seamless blend is a testament to Lalique's artistic skill. It also explains why so many antique glass collectors clamor for Lalique's pieces.


Quick Facts

  • Lalique's glass pieces are featured in museums around the world from the Princeton University museum collection to the Victoria & Albert Museum in London
  • A unique aspect of Lalique's production was a limited line of car hood ornaments created between 1925 and 1930. They ranged from female figurines to streamlined animal forms. The rarest of these, such as the fox and the owl, now sell at auction for up to several hundred thousand dollars
  • You'll know the authenticity of your piece if it bears an R. Lalique signature on the underside, as the signature is only on pieces that predate 1945, the year he died. His signature was omitted from subsequent pieces when the company entered the hands of Lalique's son, Marc

Recommended Items at Auction

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Vintage Lalique Martinez’s Crystal French Vase
Jun 14, 10:00 AM MST
Vintage Lalique Martinez’s Crystal French Vase
by EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Est: $0- $0
$32512 Bids
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Lalique Crystal Ice Bucket, Ganymede
Jun 15, 12:00 PM EDT
Lalique Crystal Ice Bucket, Ganymede
by Lion and Unicorn
Est: $800- $2,000
$2006 Bids
A twelve piece Rene Lalique black enameled clear glass Unawihr stemware service, designed 1926
Jun 25, 10:00 AM PDT
A twelve piece Rene Lalique black enameled clear glass Unawihr stemware service, designed 1926
by Andrew Jones Auctions
Est: $600- $800
$5004 Bids
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LALIQUE CRYSTAL FROSTED AND CLEAR "FEMME" DECANTER
Jun 22, 12:00 PM EDT
LALIQUE CRYSTAL FROSTED AND CLEAR "FEMME" DECANTER
by Neely Auction
Est: $200- $400
$1203 Bids
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Lalique, René (1860 Ay - Paris 1945), paperweight "Anemone ouverte", design
Jun 15, 1:00 PM CEST
Lalique, René (1860 Ay - Paris 1945), paperweight "Anemone ouverte", design
by Auktionshaus am See
Est: €0- €0
€603 Bids
Lalique 'Dampierre' Crystal Vase,
Jun 14, 10:30 AM AEST
Lalique 'Dampierre' Crystal Vase,
by Aalders Auctions
Est: AUD300- AUD500
AUD2803 Bids
A Lalique Crystal Double Lion Head Vase, Venise
Jun 21, 10:00 AM CDT
A Lalique Crystal Double Lion Head Vase, Venise
by Link Auction Galleries
Est: $250- $350
$1502 Bids
Lalique 'Geranium' Crystal Dish,
Jun 14, 10:30 AM AEST
Lalique 'Geranium' Crystal Dish,
by Aalders Auctions
Est: AUD80- AUD120
AUD702 Bids
LALIQUE "CHAMPS ELYSEES" BOWL
Jun 29, 11:00 AM EDT
LALIQUE "CHAMPS ELYSEES" BOWL
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Est: $800- $1,200
$2501 Bid
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Lalique vase "Lucca", crystal, partially frosted, design by Marie-Claude La
Jun 15, 1:00 PM CEST
Lalique vase "Lucca", crystal, partially frosted, design by Marie-Claude La
by Auktionshaus am See
Est: €0- €0
€501 Bid
Signed Lalique Chardons Thistle Bowl
Jun 16, 6:00 PM EDT
Signed Lalique Chardons Thistle Bowl
by The Auction Barn
Est: $50- $1,000
$501 Bid
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Lalique ashtray "Tokio", crystal, partially frosted, incised mark on the ba
Jun 15, 1:00 PM CEST
Lalique ashtray "Tokio", crystal, partially frosted, incised mark on the ba
by Auktionshaus am See
Est: €0- €0
€101 Bid
Lalique France Crystal Collection
Jul 06, 10:00 AM EDT
Lalique France Crystal Collection
by Premier Auction Galleries
Est: $10- $1,000
$101 Bid
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LALIQUE FRANCE CRYSTAL "BORNEO" ELEPHANT VASE
Jun 22, 12:00 PM EDT
LALIQUE FRANCE CRYSTAL "BORNEO" ELEPHANT VASE
by Neely Auction
Est: $200- $400
$1001 Bid
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Large Lalique Crystal Glass Quail
Jun 27, 11:00 AM PDT
Large Lalique Crystal Glass Quail
by Wealthier Art & Auction
Est: $50- $100
$201 Bid
Rene Lalique (French) 'Saint Tropez' Frosted Crystal Vase H 7.5" Dia. 5.8"
Jun 13, 11:00 AM EDT
Rene Lalique (French) 'Saint Tropez' Frosted Crystal Vase H 7.5" Dia. 5.8"
by DuMouchelles
Est: $400- $600
$3001 Bid
A tall Lalique figure group depicting the dancing couple. Signed Lalique of France. H 25cm, W 13cm
Jun 15, 12:00 PM AEST
A tall Lalique figure group depicting the dancing couple. Signed Lalique of France. H 25cm, W 13cm
by Christian McCann Auctions
Est: AUD500- AUD750
AUD4001 Bid
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LALIQUE DANSEUSE BRAS LEVES FROSTED GLASS STATUE
Jun 14, 1:00 PM EDT
LALIQUE DANSEUSE BRAS LEVES FROSTED GLASS STATUE
by Florida Estate Sales Inc.
Est: $210- $10,000
$201 Bid
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LALIQUE NUDE LADY "FLOREAL" FROSTED GLASS STATUE
Jun 14, 1:00 PM EDT
LALIQUE NUDE LADY "FLOREAL" FROSTED GLASS STATUE
by Florida Estate Sales Inc.
Est: $120- $10,000
$201 Bid
A Large Lalique Fairy Vase
Jun 21, 10:00 AM CDT
A Large Lalique Fairy Vase
by Link Auction Galleries
Est: $500- $750
$2501 Bid
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Lalique Crystal Figurine, Perceval Greyhound
Jun 15, 12:00 PM EDT
Lalique Crystal Figurine, Perceval Greyhound
by Lion and Unicorn
Est: $200- $800
$501 Bid
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Lalique Crystal Figurine, Perched Dove
Jun 15, 12:00 PM EDT
Lalique Crystal Figurine, Perched Dove
by Lion and Unicorn
Est: $200- $800
$501 Bid
Rene Lalique Statue Grande Ovale Tete Penchee Illumiere
Jun 21, 10:00 AM CDT
Rene Lalique Statue Grande Ovale Tete Penchee Illumiere
by Link Auction Galleries
Est: $500- $700
$2501 Bid

Sellers Who Sell Lalique Glass


Lyon & Turnbull

Lyon & Turnbull

The Written Word Autographs

The Written Word Autographs

Quittenbaum Kunstauktionen GmbH

Quittenbaum Kunstauktionen GmbH

A.B.Levy’s Palm Beach

A.B.Levy’s Palm Beach