Deux sirenes enlacées, assises (Two entwined mermaids, seated)

Title: 
Deux sirenes enlacées, assises (Two entwined mermaids, seated)

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Object Name: 
Rocker Blotter Handle
Title: 
Deux sirenes enlacées, assises (Two entwined mermaids, seated)
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
France, Combs-la-Ville
Accession Number: 
2011.3.212
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 2.7 cm, W: 16.7 cm, D: 8.4 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
designed in 1920
Credit Line: 
Gift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa
Primary Description: 
Rocker Blotter Handle, "Deux sirènes enlacées, assises (Two entwined mermaids, seated)". Colorless glass; mold-pressed, acid-etched. Waisted rectangular handle for rocker blotter. Top of handle decorated with mermaid and merman.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Steppa, Elaine, Source
2011-12-09
Steppa, Stanford, Source
2011-12-09
Color: 
colorless
Technique: 
pressing
molding
acid-etching
Material: 
glass
Inscription: 
R. Lalique France
signature
: 
Engraved on underside of handle
Copyright: 
© Rene Lalique

Publications (2)

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (2014) illustrated, p. 195 (no. 26); BIB# 139598
Rene Lalique, 1860-1945, maitre-verrier: analyse de l’oeuvre et catalogue raisonne (2004 edition) (2004) illustrated, p. 245, #154; BIB# 81540