Sale 8378
London, South Kensington
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13 May 1999
Price realised
GBP 598
Estimate
'Beautreillis' NO.989 a clear, frosted and opalescent and blue stained vase, of cylindrical form with wide everted rim, the body moulded in low relief with cell design of protruding ovals, wheel cut mark R.Lalique France, incised No.989 -- 14.5cm. high
Provenance
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Literature
C.f. Felix Marcilhac, Ren Lalique L'Oeuvre de Verre, No.989, p.436
This study for a gorgon in the Beethoven Frieze in Vienna may look familiar — a sister work has recently been promoting a Klimt exhibition in London
A work offered in London that shows how the misunderstood visionary brought a vibrant clarity to still life painting