Lot Essay
Robert undertook the execution of the wrought-iron work in Lalique's private residence on the Cours Albert Premiere in 1902.
Details
'BELLERY-DESFONTAINES', A UNIQUE MOLDED GLASS PANEL
BY RENE LALIQUE, CIRCA 1911
Circular, molded with a man astride sowing seeds with atmospheric sky above
15in. (38.5cm.) diameter
This medallion is one of a pair which was inset into the wrought-iron designed by Émile Robert, the notable wrought-iron designer, a close collaborator and friend of Lalique.
BY RENE LALIQUE, CIRCA 1911
Circular, molded with a man astride sowing seeds with atmospheric sky above
15in. (38.5cm.) diameter
This medallion is one of a pair which was inset into the wrought-iron designed by Émile Robert, the notable wrought-iron designer, a close collaborator and friend of Lalique.
Literature
cf. Felix Marcilhac, R. Lalique, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre de verre, Les éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, ref. no. 894
Exhibited
Paris Salon, 1911; Société National des Beaux Arts of 1911