Preliminary identification
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Overview
A stunning example of Marc Lalique's post-war design, this bowl features a rhythmic pattern of overlapping plane tree leaves. The contrast between the satin-finished frosted glass and the brilliant clear crystal creates a play of light that mimics the sun filtering through the trees of Paris.
Story
Marc Lalique designed this in 1951 to honor the iconic plane trees lining the Champs-Élysées. It marked a shift from his father René's Art Deco style toward a more sculptural, organic modernism that defined the 1950s.
Maker / Origin
Founded by René Lalique, the 'Rodin of Glass,' the company transitioned to his son Marc in 1945. Marc was a technical genius who moved the company from glass to lead crystal, which allowed for greater brilliance and the signature 'Lalique' frosted contrast.
Condition & Value
The bowl appears to be in excellent condition with crisp leaf edges. Any 'flea bites' or chips on the pointed leaf tips significantly reduce value; check the base for 'shelf wear' scratches. Pristine condition maintains the high end of the range.
Full Research
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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.