LALIQUE LARGE SPARROW BOWL ABSOLUTLY STUNNING....

This auction is for a fabulous Lalique two sparrow bowl - please see pictures this is approx 6k in weight tremendously heavy, unfortunately on our last recent moving premises, this piece was picked up and knocked on packing it to go! the damage was minimul to what could of happened one of the sparrows has lost a slice of the beak/cheek one side can be still viewed perfect.

 This cost me £2,784.38 from Crystal Classics - Item# 1100000 -

 and is in mint new condition with no scratches or chips except for this accident on the beak to one side only......I have tried to photograph the damage with no great success. I know that condition is everything and I am prepared to let it go at a vast loss to me,it is a fabulous piece and selling at a knock down bargain price with a savings of over £2000 thousand pounds... genuine bargain do not miss this.. yes a real bargain I am an avid collecter of Lalique and this is a piece of many that I own - it is very very heavy and large - fabulous crystal -signed lalique r France this is one  by Rene lalique designs that was made in 1930 ,now letting it go at this bargain price, ( I only ever sell my double ups ) you could be enjoying a piece that you may never of thought you would own, beleive me this is a true BARGAIN good luck to the only winner....this is a genuine Bargain...

Lalique Two Sparrows Bowl - absolutely stunning - this could be restored.... $4,650 when purchased which is £2,784.38 W: 12.4" I sell most of my items as a buy it now some with the availability to make a sensible offer,at least you know there is no cheating gong on the bidding... It is one of the great traditions in the realm of art, a tradition founded on patient and meticulous hand craftsmanship.

This can be bought immediately, I would put your name on it quick as somone will surely beat you to it....

I hope this goes to one of my regular customers who have bought from me over the years!! -Please see item number 390017141129 which is another one on ebay.....you will realize what a bargain this is..........

But the skill of hands is only part of the story - there is also an uncanny power in those hands to impart something magical to glass. And in all ofthe world, no hands have been more patient, more meticulous, or more blessed with the elusive powers of art than the hands of laique the most premier glass maker of all time..

HISTORY OF RENE LALIQUE GLASS René Lalique became synonymous with French Art Nouveau decorative arts. René Lalique was born in 1860 and first began designing fine jewelry in Paris in 1881. Lalique pursued increasingly more innovative experimentation in glass commencing around 1883. Early works used the familiar "lost wax" technique by which the model is made in wax while a mold is formed around the model. Then, the wax is melted and molten glass is poured into the mold. Lalique glass was made in this manner until approximately 1905 at which time the factory was redesigned for a larger production. As such, the individual uniqueness of each example of Lalique glass came to an end with the end of the one-time only molding technique around wax models. The success of this venture resulted in the opening of his own glassworks at Combs-la-Ville in 1909. During the art nouveau period, Lalique was well known for a wide variety of objects including perfume bottles, vases, inkwells, decorative boxes, and bookends. In 1921 a larger factory was established at Wingen-sur-Moder in Alsace-Lorraine. By the '30s Lalique was world renowned as the most important designer of his time. Lalique glass is lead based, either mold blown or pressed. Favored motifs during the Art Nouveau period were dancing nymphs, fish, dragonflies, and foliage. Characteristically the glass is crystal in combination with acid-etched relief. Later some items were made in as many as ten colors (red, amber, and green among them) and were occasionally accented with enameling. These colored pieces, especially those in, black, are highly prized by advanced collectors. During the '20s and '30s, Lalique designed several vases and bowls reminiscent of American Indian art. He also developed a line in the Art Deco style decorated with stylized birds, florals, and geometries. In addition to vases, clocks, automobile mascots, stemware, and bottles, many other useful objects were produced. While not well known, Lalique also experimented with bronze and other materials as well. Most glass was clear or opalescent glass and signed via engraving or in the mold "R. Lalique". The R. Lalique signature was only used until 1945 with the death of René. At that time, René Lalique's son Marc took over the company. Production of many pieces produced prior to 1945 ceased following René's death although some are still in production albeit with a different marking. The firm is still in operation today.