René Jules Lalique [NM]
Peigne scarabée et pendentif de perles [Beetle comb and pearl pendant], ca.1895-1906.
Pencil Indian ink and watercolor on BFK-Rives vegetable parchment
11 x 8.6 inches

Comb design of five teeth, the upper section crowned by twin beetles with interlinking pincers, each side of the comb adorned with a pair of link chains supporting clusters of pearl drops, all pendant from the insects’ hind limbs.

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 #B15.

REFERENCES:
– The art of Rene Lalique : pages from the book of truth by Gallery Moderne, 2020, page 17-18, #8, illustrated : color on page 18.

Not for Sale