Rene lalique jewellery biography
René lalique glass
Rene lalique jewellery biography images...
Lalique
French glass making company
| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry |
|
| Founded | 1888 (1888) in Paris, France |
| Founder | René Lalique |
| Owner | Art & Fragrance |
| Website | www.lalique.com |
Lalique is a French luxuryglassmaker, founded by renowned glassmaker and jeweller René Lalique in 1888.[1] Lalique is best known for producing glass art, including perfume bottles, vases, and hood ornaments during the early twentieth century.
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. In 2010, Lalique was purchased by a Swiss company named Art & Fragrance SA, now known as Lalique Group SA.[2]
History
Further information: René Lalique
René Lalique (1860–1945) began his career as a jewellery apprentice at the age of 16, and by 1881 he was a freelance designer