René Lalique

Felix Marcilhac, René Lalique:  Maître-Verrier, Paris, 2004, p. 410

Overall in very good condition. With minor air bubbles and inclusions scattered throughout that are inherent in the making. The vase with two very small and minor small air bubbles, one below a pair of parrots, the other on the shoulder of a parrot. With one small, irregular marking, possibly a pen mark, to the molded surface, which is only visible when viewed with a direct light to the interior of the vase. This is not visible with the naked eye and does not detract from the piece. With a few minute surface scratches along the underbase and interior of the rim consistent with age and gentle use. With some minor adhesive residue to the underside of the base. The patiné is consistent across all surfaces and original to the piece. Interior of the vase with accumulation of surface dust, easily removed with a sensitive cleaning. The catalogue photo shows the vase with a concentrated overhead light showing a bright amber tone. When not in the light, the coloration of the vase presents with a deep amber color.
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