René Jules Lalique [NM]
Paon plaque de pendentif et chaine À maillons [Peacock pendant plaque and link chain], ca.1895-1906.
Indian ink and gouache on BFK-Rives vegetable parchment
11 x 8.6 inches

An important peacock pendant and chain design of shaped asymmetrical triangular form depicting an elegant peacock perched upon its own elaborate plumage, one foot raised with claws extended, guarding an emerald jewel borne from within its curling feathers, its plumage continuing upward to the apex ; the whole pendant from link-chain. Suggest details for variant pendant design 1B below and to the right of the primary design.

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 #117.

REFERENCES:
– The art of Rene Lalique : pages from the book of truth by Gallery Moderne, 2020, page 57-58, #30, illustrated : color on page 57 & 58.
– Rene Lalique by National Museum of Modern Art Japan 1992, page 149, figure #103.
– Rene Lalique jewellery Glas by Musee des Arts Decoratifs Paris 1991, page 205-206, figure #40.
– Rene Lalique : schmuck und objets d’art, 1890-1910 [Materialien zur kunst des. 19. jahrhunderts] by Sigrid Barten, Prestel Munich, 1977, #538, page 290 & 338.

Not for Sale