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1925 Lalique Amber Opalescent Thais Statuette
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French Name :
Thais
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Statuette depicting a nude, arms outstretched holding a drape behind her body, with her head tilted to one side. Finished in especially strong red amber opalescent glass. Script R.Lalique, France signature under the base. This piece is exceptionally hard to locate today, especially so with this absolutely fantastic depth of red amber opalescence.
References :
- Page 400, Number 834 - R.Lalique, Catalogue Raisonne de L.Oeuvre de Verre by Felix Marcilhac.
- Front cover plus Page 55, Figure 102 - Lalique Glass by Nicholas M.Dawes.
- Page 32 - Lalique - Beaux Arts.
- Page 175 - Lalique Par Lalique.
- Figure 30A & 30C - Opalescence - Catalogue of 1986 Brussells Exhibition.
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History :
Thais was a prostitute and a mistress to Alexander the Great, who accompanied him throughout his conquering of the Orient. Her character, and possibly a Parisian stage performance named after her, inspired René Lalique to create this far more dramatic yet equally graceful companion figure to his famous 'Suzanne' statuette - also called the 'second model of Suzanne'. This concurrently designed and produced figure has not gained the same popularity as the 'Suzanne', but is far rarer and infinitely more desirable.
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First Introduced :
7th July 1925
Catalogue No. :
834
Dimension :
Inc. Base 265mm high.
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Condition :
Absolutely superb totally original undamaged condition. Lovely rich deep opalescence ranging from amber to yellow with a beautiful red hue showing clearly under light. Fantastic moulding, definition and clear 1925 signature under base.
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