Anges (Angels)

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Object Name: 
Bowl
Title: 
Anges (Angels)
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
France, possibly Wingen-sur-Moder
France, possibly Combs-la-Ville
Accession Number: 
2011.3.278
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 9.5 cm, Diam (max): 37 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
designed in 1930
Credit Line: 
Gift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa
Primary Description: 
Bowl, "Anges (Angels)". Transparent blue glass; mold-pressed. Transparent blue bowl with eight pairs of kneeling angels in prayer. Base of bowl decorated with eight triangular wedges forming a circle.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Steppa, Elaine, Source
2011-12-09
Steppa, Stanford, Source
2011-12-09
Color: 
blue
Technique: 
molding
pressing
Material: 
glass
Inscription: 
R. LALIQUE / FRANCE
signature
: 
Sandblasted on wall of dish near rim

Publications (1)

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (2014) illustrated, p. 222 (no. 4); BIB# 139598