René Jules Lalique [NM]
Chrysantheme plaque de pendantif [Chrysanthemum plate pendant], ca.1895-1906.
Indian ink gouache on BFK-Rives vegetable parchment
11 x 6.3 inches

Design for chrysanthemum pendant, of champed diamond form depicting naturally flowering blossoms and foliage surrounding central jewel, the whole crowned by twin chrysanthemum buds pendant from chain. Suggested detail of pendulous jewel above and to the right of primary design.

EXHIBITIONS:
2022 Salmagundi New York NY Lalique and Mucha : drawing inspiration March 1 – April 30.

REFERENCES:
– The art of Rene Lalique : pages from the book of truth by Gallery Moderne, 2020, page 45-46, #23, illustrated : color on page 45 & 46.

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