Where is the Lalique factory?

A unique production facility. The Lalique factory, which began its production in 1922, was built by the company’s founder, René Lalique, in the village of Wingen-sur-Moder in Alsace, a region of France which has the strongest glassmaking traditions.

Does Lalique appreciate in value?

Mid-market Lalique is appreciating more quickly than the top stuff. The ‘Ceylan’ opalescent vase with love birds of 1924, worth £2,000 at auction in 1989, now fetches nearly £3,500. In the sale, one has an estimated price of between £1,500 and £2,500.

Why is Lalique expensive?

Lalique is expensive because it is costly to make. Bataille said the molds for the crystal horse heads, cats, birds, bowls, plates, vases and many other items cost from $5,000 to $10,000. And, it takes from five to 10 years to train a Lalique craftsman. LALIQUE IS lead glass, either blown in the mold or pressed.

Are there fake Lalique?

Generally, all authentic pre-1945 Lalique markings are very small, rarely over 1/8″ high. The lettering style is very plain with all letters being the same width and no decorative flourishes at the end of the letters. Marks on genuine pieces appear in inconspicuous places like bottom rims or worked into the design.

Are all Lalique signed?

Rene Lalique, being one of the most successful French glass makers of all time, started producing glass in 1905 until his death in 1945. Pieces made from 1905 to 1945 will bear an “R” and will most commonly be signed “R. Lalique, France”.

Is Lalique still made?

Following the death of René, Lalique transitioned to producing lead glass (crystal) works during the 1950s while under the direction of René’s son, Marc Lalique. Since 2010, Lalique has been owned by Swiss company Art and Fragrance….Lalique.

Does Lalique crystal contain lead?

It also accounts for a large portion of the business of the world’s best known crystal manufacturers, which include Lalique, Baccarat, Waterford, and Orrefors and Kosta Boda. Crystal with a minimum of 24% lead oxide is considered to be full lead crystal–the highest distinction–and is usually mouth-blown and hand cut.

Is Lalique a luxury brand?

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Can Lalique crystal be repaired?

At this point (and well before!), it is recommended that you contact a Lalique glass restoration specialist. Even if part of the sculpture is missing or destroyed, your glass art may still be restored by duplicating a new piece such as a leg, arm, nose, etc.

Is Lalique always marked?

As a general rule, Lalique glass marks before 1945 must include the initial R to be authentic. After 1945, however, France virtually always appears in all marks, Generally, all authentic pre-1945 Lalique markings are very small, rarely over 1/8″ high.

Is Lalique ever unsigned?

Lalique mark. It appears that architectural items, especially parts of larger installations can be unsigned with some regularity (considering how irregularly these types of pieces appear that is :). And an apparently authentic (and original) piece appears without a signature from time to time.

How did the name Lalique become a brand name?

Before Lalique became a brand name, it was the name of a man, an artist, a genius, René-Jules Lalique. The extraordinary skill of the region’s glassmakers brought René Lalique to the Northern Vosges. Today, nearly two hundred men and women still put their mastery and knowledge at the service of creation.

Where can I find a Lalique in Shanghai?

Lalique Shanghai Co. Ltd. No. L2-42 Level 2, Shanghai ifc No. 8. Century Avenue, Pudong New Area. Shanghai Municipal, Peoples Republic of China. T: (86) 21 50342504.

How many people are involved in the Lalique business?

Today, nearly two hundred men and women still put their mastery and knowledge at the service of creation. Lalique’s expertise and heritage is inextricably linked to the art of fine dining and cuisine. All these ventures are expressions of the French lifestyle that holds a very special place in the spirit of Lalique.

Which is the best perfume to wear with Lalique?

Lalique celebrates the casual-chic elegance of today’s generation with a bracing, high-contrast fragrance, for a man who’s not afraid to embrace all of his facets and contradictions. Glowing as a jewel. Light as a feather.