Jennifer Tonkin
Co-Head of Department UK
Lot 3
AN ART NOUVEAU ENAMEL, PÂTE DE VERRE AND CITRINE BROOCH, BY LALIQUE, CIRCA 1900-1905
12 November 2020, 11:00 GMT
London, New Bond StreetSold for £69,000 inc. premium
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AN ART NOUVEAU ENAMEL, PÂTE DE VERRE AND CITRINE BROOCH, BY LALIQUE, CIRCA 1900-1905
The cushion-shaped citrine within a surround of intertwined blue enamelled stems, issuing white opalescent pâte de verre poppies with blue stamens, engraved on the reverse, mounted in gold, signed Lalique, length 7.6cm
Footnotes
René Lalique (1860-1945) was the undisputed master of Art Nouveau jewellery design. Nature was a pivotal theme in his work, his appreciation stemming from time spent sketching in the French countryside during his childhood holidays. His work often incorporates botanically correct and careful depictions of plants and flowers. Here, the use of delicate poppies and their stems surround the citrine, enhancing the enchanting quality of this exquisite jewel.
