LALIQUE René (1860-1945). - Lot 26

LALIQUE René (1860-1945). "Oats and insect". Rare comb in blond horn, the two long prongs finely sculpted with plant stems and buds or flowers intermingled. The delicacy of the carving of the flower clusters and leaves is as realistic as a herbarium plate. In the center of the composition, a small beetle in honey-yellow molded glass is placed and stapled on a gold plate. Minor restoration to a flower. Engraved signature on reverse. Height: 18.5 cm Width: 8.5 cm The piece is referenced as an "Oats and Insects" comb, but this should be corrected as it is made of buckwheat stalks and flowers. Bibliography: - Sigrid Barten. René Lalique Schmuck und objets d'art 1890-1910. Monographie und Werkkatalog. Prestel Munich 1977, page 115 n° 115. - Exhibition René Lalique 1860-1945. Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum. November 11, 2000 - January 31, 2001. - Exhibition Moscow René Lalique. 2010. Catalog page 172 n° 96.