Lalique: Enduring Beauty

René Lalique, (1860-1945) was a major French artist in the early 20th century whose jewelry and glassware continues to be popular. He was a leader of the French art glass and Art Nouveau movements. Lalique produced his most typical and most famous work in the 1920s. Both blown and molded items were made of clear […]

Lalique Glass Marks

Before French decorative artist René-Jules Lalique (1860–1945) became known for his glass vases, bowls, car mascots and other items, he was known for his jewelry that mixed gold and gemstones with semi-precious stones, mother-of-pearl and ivory. In 1888, while still creating jewelry, Lalique registered his “RL” stamp and engraved the pieces made in his Paris […]

Lalique Glass

Q: My father was a Lalique glass collector. We inherited several lovely pieces and have no idea where to sell them. I would appreciate suggestions as to where the best venue for these items might be. A: Lalique glass and jewelry were made by Rene Lalique (1860-1945) in Paris, France, between the 1890s and his […]