René Lalique Carved Crystal Brooch

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A quintessential example of Art Nouveau jewelry design, this brooch is the work of the legendary artisan René Lalique. Expertly designed to showcase two women surrounded by flowers, the brooch highlights the delicate form of the figures as well as the luminous orange color of the crystal. Reflecting the organic elegance that defines the Art Nouveau style, this brooch represents Lalique's remarkable eye for design.

René Lalique remains one of the most popular sculptors and designers of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods. Combining precious materials such as gold and gemstones with delicate enamel and glass, Lalique's jewelry creations rejected traditional gem-centric designs in favor of overall aesthetics. As a result, Lalique's hand-crafted creations such as this brooch are among the most extraordinary designs of their era. Other rare examples of René Lalique's jewelry creations can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore and the Toledo Museum of Art in Ohio.

Early 20th century

2 1/8" length x 1 1/2" height