A Lalique Perles d'Eau Cocktail Table

Circa 1990, Marie-Claude Lalique (French, 1935-2003)

Based on the decorative Perles panels originally designed in 1934 by Rene Lalique (French, 1860-1945).
Height 15 1/2 x width 48 x depth 24 inches.

Biography of the artist:

Marie-Claude Lalique (1935-2003) was the granddaughter of René Lalique, the renowned pioneer of French Art Deco glass. Marie-Claude followed in her grandfather's illustrious footsteps as a designer and became known as the “Queen of Crystal” among her friends and admirers. Marie-Claude believed that art should celebrate life and that everyone should experience its magic. She graduated from the decorative arts school in Paris and originally planned a career in theater design. However, in the 1960s, her overworked father, Marc Lalique, asked her to assist him in his studio. She brought in a live dove to model for her first project as inspiration. Working with plasticine models, she updated the Lalique designs to reflect the trends of her time, mainly by adding brighter colors.

Ms. Lalique explored the vast possibilities of glass, beginning with jewelry encrusted with sparking gems. Glamour and sophistication were the trademarks of her designs. She specialized in creating exquisite perfume bottles, capturing the essence of each fragrance in her designs. She sought new scents to develop her own perfume called Lalique de Lalique. Marie-Claude inherited her grandfather’s love of nature and drew inspiration from her numerous travels, particularly to Africa. She loved animals and added exotic species to the Lalique collection, including lions and zebras. Ms. Lalique became the president and creative director of the Lalique business in 1977 following the death of her father, Marc. When she retired and sold the company in 1994, she divided her time between Provence in France and Captiva Island in Florida.

Source:

Wiener Museum of Decorative Art, https://www.wmoda.com/the-queen-of-crystal/

A Lalique Perles d'Eau Cocktail Table

A Lalique Perles d'Eau Cocktail Table

**A Lalique Perles d'Eau Cocktail Table**

**A Lalique Perles d'Eau Cocktail Table**