René Lalique
"Malesherbes" Vase

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Designer René Lalique (French, 1860–1945)French, 1860–1945

ManufacturerManufactured by René Lalique et Cie (French, established 1907)French, established 1907

CultureFrench

Titles

"Malesherbes" Vase
Feuilles de nefliers [Leaves of Medlar Tree] Vase

DateDesigned 1927, made c. 1927–28

PlaceFrance

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 9 3/8 × 7 in. diameter (23.9 × 17.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Herbert L. Thomas, Jr.

Object number91.58

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Department

Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Object Type

GLASS

ProvenanceAcquired by Mrs. William Arthur Toland, late 1920s; by inheritance to her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Herbert L. Thomas, Jr.; MFAH, 1991.
Exhibition HistoryDefining Modern: European Design 1890-1935, MFA,H, Andrews Gallery, 8/26/01 - 11/11/01, Curator: C. Strauss
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Inscription: Inscribed on bottom:
"R Lalique France No 1014"

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