René Jules Lalique [NM]
Pois de senteur plaque de pendantif et chaine [Sweet peas pendant plate and chain], ca.1895-1906.
Indian ink and gouache on BFK-Rives vegetable parchment
11 x 8.7 inches

Design for sweet pea pendant of umbrella form, depicting two full blooms, their upward petals supporting central jewel, the lower section with rectangular jewel pendant from their adjoining petals. Suggested pencil detail of reverse below 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, #120.

REFERENCES:
– The art of Rene Lalique : pages from the book of truth by Gallery Moderne, 2020, page 55-56, #29, illustrated : color on page 56.

Not for Sale