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1930 Lalique Coupe Calypso Opalescent Glass Dish
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French Name :
Coupe Calypso
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Gigantic dish, with five sensuous mermaids swimming and cavorting with swirls of sea bubbles surrounding them. Stencilled 'R.LALIQUE, FRANCE' in centre of base. The blue opalescence is especially deep, with a fabulous depth of predominant blue. The definition and beauty depicted from within the nude figures is absolutely devastating - they seem totally lifelike, an ideal example to show off René Lalique's true mastery of opalescent glass production techniques.
References :
- R.Lalique, 'Catalogue raisonne de l'oeuvre de verre', by Felix Marcilhac page 301.
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First Introduced :
5th December 1930
Dimensions :
365mm diameter.
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Condition :
Superb totally original condition, nice clear signature, and fantastic detail. Never abused in any way, just a lovely honest piece.
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