René Jules Lalique[NM]
Etude coupe-papiers [Letter opener study], ca.1895-1906.
Pencil on paper
11 x 8.6 inches

Two pencil on paper sketches of concepts for paper-knife handles : one openwork fashioned as a poppy blossom enclosed by stylized leaf forms ; the other terminating in twin cicadas in mirrored configuration, their veined wings cladding the handle length.

EXHIBITIONS:
2022 Salmagundi New York NY Lalique and Mucha : drawing inspiration March 1 – April 30.
1993 Lalique Boutique New Bond Street London England On view September 29 – October 14.

REFERENCES:
– The art of Rene Lalique : pages from the book of truth by Gallery Moderne, 2020, page 67-68, #35, illustrated : color on page 68.
– Lalique Boutique New Bond Street London England on display September 29 – October 14, 1993, #32.

Not for Sale