René Jules Lalique [NM]
D’ une boite feuilles [From a leaf box], ca.1895-1906.
Watercolor and gouache on BFK-Rives vegetable parchment paper
11 x 8.7 inches

N. B. Study for one of a series of small circular boxes, variously decorated with landscapes, flora and fauna, often with central cabochon as in this design and incorporating the use of enamels and precious metals.

EXHIBITIONS:
2022 Salmagundi New York NY Lalique and Mucha : drawing inspiration March 1 – April 30.
1997 Galerie Moderne London England Rene Lalique jewelry designs October 30 – December 19 #195.
1993 Lalique Ltd London England Works by Rene Lalique September 28 – October 14.

REFERENCES:
– The art of Rene Lalique : pages from the book of truth by Gallery Moderne, 2020, page 77-78, #40, illustrated : color on page 78.
– Schmuck und objects d’art by Sigrid Barten page 530-533, figures 1643-1659, 2A.

Not for Sale