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René Lalique
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- René Lalique
- A Complete Set of Glassware from the Suites de Luxe of the S. S. Normandie
etched R. LALIQUE/PARIS
- glass
- comprising large and small carafes, two white wine glasses, two bordeaux glasses, two water glasses, two snifters, two apertifs, and two champagne glasses
Literature
Bruno Foucart et al., Normandie: Queen of the Seas, New York, 1985, pp. 125 and 128
Louis-Rene Vian, Arts Décoratifs À Bord des Paquebots Français 1880-1960, Paris, 1992, p. 251
Felix Marcilhac, René Lalique: Maître-Verrier, Paris, 2004, p. 826
John Maxtone-Graham, Normandie: France's Legendary Art Deco Oceanliner, New York, 2007, p. 92
Louis-Rene Vian, Arts Décoratifs À Bord des Paquebots Français 1880-1960, Paris, 1992, p. 251
Felix Marcilhac, René Lalique: Maître-Verrier, Paris, 2004, p. 826
John Maxtone-Graham, Normandie: France's Legendary Art Deco Oceanliner, New York, 2007, p. 92
Condition
Overall in excellent condition. The stopper for the small decanter is slightly small, and therefore sits minutely too low when in place. The numbering of the decanters and stoppers differ, which is consistent with other extant examples, as the decanters and stoppers were likely mixed when the services were in use on Normandie. A very rare opportunity to acquire a full set of the Suites de Luxe glassware from the Normandie.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.