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René Jules Lalique (1860 - 1945)
Desirable opalescent lovebirds clock with hand painted dial, France, 20th century
Height x width x depth: 11 x 11 x 2.1 cm. Weight: 334 g.
Rectangular case in opalescent glass with a couple of lovebirds, signed "'R. LALIQUE" and "France N° 760". Circular dial with a golden bezel and Arabic numerals, black hands, on a polychrome painted river landscape featuring the inscriptions "8 Days - Swiss made".
René Lalique (1860-1945) was a pioneering French jeweler and glassmaker known for his innovative Art Nouveau and Art Deco designs. His work, which includes intricate glass sculptures, jewelry, and decorative objects, revolutionized glass art with its use of natural motifs and new techniques. Lalique's creations remain highly prized for their artistic and technical excellence.
Item condition grading: **** good.
The case of the clock is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
The watch movement is currently working but may requires a technical service.
René Lalique (1860-1945) was a pioneering French jeweler and glassmaker known for his innovative Art Nouveau and Art Deco designs. His work, which includes intricate glass sculptures, jewelry, and decorative objects, revolutionized glass art with its use of natural motifs and new techniques. Lalique's creations remain highly prized for their artistic and technical excellence.
Item condition grading: **** good.
The case of the clock is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
The watch movement is currently working but may requires a technical service.
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