Rene lalique jewellery biography of christopher

  • As a 16-year-old he started as a jewellery apprentice and opened his own Paris workshop in 1885.
  • Following the death of his father, René became an apprentice to craftsman and jeweller Louis Aucoc.
  • In 1881 he began work as a freelance jewellery designer, working for some of the top Parisian jewellers.

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    Brief History

    Ren� Lalique was born on April 6th 1860, in Ay in the French province of Champagne. In 1862 the family moved to the outskirts of Paris, and he received his early education at the Lyc�e Turgot. It was here that he won his first award, for drawing, at the age of 12.

    In 1876, perhaps due to the death of his father, he was apprenticed to the renowned Parisian jeweller and goldsmith Louis Aucoc, and also enrolled at the �cole des Arts Decoratifs in Paris. Two years later he moved to England and studied at college, probably the School of Art, in Sydenham. Returning to Paris in 1880 Lalique completed his education at the �cole Bernard Palissy, studying sculpture, and at the same time designing wallpaper and fabrics for a relative.

    In 1881 he began work as a freelance jewellery designer, working for some of the top Parisian jewellers. Late 1885 saw Lalique purchase his first workshop at Place Gaillon, and by 1886 he began production of fine Art

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    An eye catching early 20th Century French clear glass mascot with amethyst nyans in roundel form. The surface deeply etched with the patron saint of travel, finished with very fine grabb finished detail, signed R.Lalique, France.

    Saint Christophe
    Catalogue Number: 1142
    Signature Identification: "R. Lalique France” Molded Signature
    Date Introduced: March 1, 1928
    Dimensions: 13 cm High
    Felix Marcilhac Catalogue Raisonné Page: 501

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Height:                                      13 cm 

    Condition:                        Excellent Original Condition

    Circa:                                           1930

    Materials:                                Clear and polished Glass

    Book Ref:                                  R.Lalique – Catalogue Raisonné bygd Felix Marcilhac

    Page No.                                    501

    SKU:                                            6493

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    An eye catching early 20th Century French clear glass car mascot in roundel form. The surface deeply etched with St. Christopher, patron Saint of travel, carrying the boy Jesus on his shoulders, the surface with very fine hand finished detail, signed R.Lalique, France.

    Saint Christophe
    Catalogue Number: 1142
    Signature Identification: "R. Lalique France” Molded Signature
    Date Introduced: March 1, 1928
    Dimensions: 13 cm High
    Felix Marcilhac Catalogue Raisonné Page: 501

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    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Height:                                      11.5 cm

    Condition:                              Excellent Original Condition

    Circa:                                         1930

    Materials:                               Clear and Frosted Glass

    Book Ref:                                 R.Lalique – Catalogue Raisonné by Feli

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