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1931 Lalique Chrysis Glass Car Mascot, Hood Ornament
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French Name :
Chrysis
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Chrysis. Backward leaning nude mascot in beautiful satin finish glass by René Lalique. Stencilled R. LALIQUE signature under base. This is a very lovely c.1931-1939 example and is one of the most graceful and erotic of all Lalique's nude studies.
Note - This is sold as a car mascot/hood ornament, no.1183. In 1947 Lalique produced a paperweight version without the mounting groove on the base. This was marketed as no.1670, also made as a pair of bookends as no. 754.
References :
- Page 505, Plate 1183 - Felix Marcilhac Catalogue Raisonne De L'Oeuvre De Verre.
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First Introduced :
21 March 1931
Catalogue No. :
1183
Dimensions :
135mm high, 145mm long, 65mm base diameter.
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Condition :
Absolutely superb with fantastic detail and definition. The colour of the satin glass is lovely and of the wonderful old hue, only seen on the earliest 1931/32 pieces. No internal or external flaws, chipping or restoration anywhere. These pieces are now getting extremely difficult to locate in this fabulous condition.
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