Une Frise moineaux (A frieze of sparrows)

Title: 
Une Frise moineaux (A frieze of sparrows)

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Object Name: 
Wax Model for a Vase
Title: 
Une Frise moineaux (A frieze of sparrows)
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
France, possibly Combs-la-Ville
France, possibly Wingen-sur-Moder
Accession Number: 
78.7.3
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 29.6 cm, Diam (max): 25.2 cm
Location: 
On Display
Date: 
dated 1931
Primary Description: 
Model for a Vase, "Une Frise moineaux (A frieze of sparrows)". Brown wax and Plasticine model; modeled, cast. Nearly cylindrical shape; short rim, flared shoulder; molded frieze of small light brown birds sculptured in high relief recessed band on lower portion of body.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Sotheby-Parke-Bernet, Source
1978-10-05
Category: 
Modern
Color: 
brown
Technique: 
modeling
casting
Material: 
wax
plasticine
Inscription: 
No 754 2/6 / 3-31
inscription
: 
Engraved on base
Copyright: 
© Rene Lalique

Publications (2)

Rene Lalique (1860-1945): des œuvres d'arts decoratifs ornees d'oiseaux (2016) illustrated, p. 253 (no. 738); BIB# 151079
Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (2014) illustrated, p. 329 (no. 3); BIB# 139598