Preliminary identification
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Overview
A stunning example of Marc Lalique's post-war design, this bowl features a spectacular arrangement of stylized plane tree leaves in frosted and clear crystal. The 'Champs-Élysées' pattern is one of the most iconic and enduring motifs in the Lalique catalog, capturing the essence of the famous Parisian boulevard.
Story
Marc Lalique designed this in 1951 to honor the majestic plane trees lining the most famous avenue in Paris. It transformed the heavy, industrial nature of crystal into something that looks like sunlight filtering through autumn leaves.
Maker / Origin
While René Lalique was the master of Art Nouveau glass, his son Marc took the company into the modern era by transitioning from glass to high-lead crystal. Marc’s designs, like this bowl, emphasized the brilliant 'fire' and weight of crystal while maintaining the signature frosted contrast his father pioneered.
Condition & Value
The bowl appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips to the delicate leaf tips. Any 'flea bites' or scratches on the base from sitting on a shelf would slightly reduce value, but the clarity looks superb. Excellent condition is vital for crystal of this caliber.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.