A Winged Woman by Lalique; A Bull After Giambologna

Result EUR508,200

Published on 13 December 2019, by Philippe Dufour

Auction on 07 December 2019 - 14:30 (CET) - Chemin du Chillou, Parc des expositions - Chillou d'Ozon - 86100 Châtellerault

When a bronze woman with outsize wings by René Lalique landed in Châtellerault, in the Vienne département, she was eagerly awaited, as she rarely appears at auction and always causes a flutter each time.

René Lalique (1860-1945), Femme ailée (Winged Woman), bronze with shaded brown patina,... A Winged Woman by Lalique; A Bull After Giambologna

René Lalique (1860-1945), Femme ailée (Winged Woman), bronze with shaded brown patina, lost wax casting, ca. 1899-1900, 98.5 x 104.7 x 9 cm.
Result: €508,200

As we know, this was part of a balustrade created by the great jeweller and master glassmaker for his stand at the 1900 Universal Exhibition in Paris.…

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GRANDE VENTE ANNUELLE : FURNITURE AND ART OBJECTS

Saturday 07 December 2019 - 14:30 (CET)

Chemin du Chillou, Parc des expositions - Chillou d'Ozon - 86100 Châtellerault

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A Masterpiece by René Lalique

This is one of the great jeweller and master glassmaker's rarest pieces, of which six versions exist. This one, a bronze relief, is emblematic of both its creator's art and its times. Soon, this Femme ailée or winged woman will be taking off in an eagerly awaited flight.