A lidded, opalescent molded box in "Primeveres" pattern, circa 1930. Verso engraved "R.Lalique France" in block letters. Apprx 6-1/2"D x 4-1/2"H. Lid handle decorated with dogwood blossoms. Rene began his career with the opening of S. Bing's shop called "L'Art Nouveau" in 1900, bringing him much aclaim. In 1909 he purchased a modest glassworks called "Combs-la-Ville" near Paris where he devoted the remainder of his life to the art of glass making. In 1921 he founded a larger glassworks at Wingen-sur-Moder in Alsace-Lorraine with his son Marc. During the Art Nouveau period, Lalique was well known for his wide variety of Objects D'Art including perfume bottles, vases, inkwells, decorative boxes, bookends, and car hood ornaments.
800/1,200 Sold $1,063.75
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