Figurines et voiles (Figurines and veils)

Title: 
Figurines et voiles (Figurines and veils)

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Object Name: 
Model for a Box Lid
Title: 
Figurines et voiles (Figurines and veils)
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
France, possibly Combs-la-Ville
France, possibly Wingen-sur-Moder
Accession Number: 
81.7.24 B
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 2.2 cm, Diam (max): 10.8 cm
Location: 
On Display
Date: 
1920-1930
Primary Description: 
Model for a Marcas et Bardel Box Lid, "Figurines et voiles (Figurines and veils) ". White plaster; cast. Circular disk shape; depicting two female figures facing in profile, seated on floral garlands and surrounded by swirls of drapery; the figures are nude; the garland follows the left hemisphere.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Danenberg, Bernard, Former Collection
1981-06-29
Color: 
white
Technique: 
casting
Material: 
plaster

Publications (1)

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (2014) illustrated, p. 349 (no. 28); BIB# 139598

Objects in Set (2)

Figurines et voiles (Figurines and veils)
Artist:Lalique, Rene
Date:1920-1930
Accession Number:81.7.24
Figurines et voiles (Figurines and veils)
Artist:Lalique, Rene
Date:1920-1930
Accession Number:81.7.24 A