René Jules Lalique [NM]
Sauterelles collier ras du cou [Grasshoppers choker necklace], ca.1895-1906.
Indian ink gouache and watercolor on BFK-Rives vegetable parchment
11 x 8.6 inches

Study for necklace depicting grasshoppers in triangular formation intersected by jewels, each flanked by geometric pattern. Suggested details of grasshopper design in center of study.

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 #B32 1/56.

REFERENCES:
– The art of Rene Lalique : pages from the book of truth by Gallery Moderne, 2020, page 41-42, #21, illustrated : color on page 42.

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