Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
A magnificent 'Champs-Élysées' centerpiece bowl featuring frosted oak leaf motifs and a smaller 'Nogent' style dish. These pieces represent the pinnacle of French lead crystal, utilizing the signature contrast between satin-finished frosting and brilliant clear glass.
Story
René Lalique's daughter-in-law, Marcelle Lalique, designed the iconic oak leaf bowl in 1951. It captures the play of light through the trees lining the most famous avenue in Paris, bringing a piece of the French capital home.
Maker / Origin
René Lalique began as a master jeweler before revolutionizing the glass industry with his 'cire perdue' (lost wax) casting. After his death in 1945, his son Marc and granddaughter Marie-Claude continued the legacy, shifting from glass to high-lead content crystal to achieve greater brilliance.
Condition & Value
The crystal appears clear without visible 'sick glass' clouding. Any small chips on the tips of the oak leaves or scratches on the base where it meets the table would significantly impact the value. Excellent condition is vital for Lalique collectors.
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.