Neal Auction Winter Estates January 2015

W denotes the lot is illustrated at www.nealauction.com 11 29. A Lalique “Orchidée” Clear and Opalescent Crystal Vase , engraved “Lalique France”, tapered form surmounted with orchids, height 6 1/2 in., diameter 8 1/2 in. $700/1000 Provenance: Collection of Dr. Roger Hatchette, New Orleans, LA. 30. A Lalique “Antinea” Frosted Green and Clear Crystal Vase , engraved “Lalique France”, tapered body mounted with nude female figures, height 8 in., diameter 9 in. $700/1000 Provenance: Collection of Dr. Roger Hatchette, New Orleans, LA. Note: Antinea is considered one of the finest designs by Rene Lalique’s grandaughter Marie- Claude, who captures the high style of the art nouveau. The figure of Antinea is most likely inspired by the French novel, L’Atlantide published in 1919 by Pierre Benoit. The popular novel inspired many artists and filmakers of the day, who were captivated by the alluring and exotic persona of Antinea – sea queen and daughter of Neptune. References: Lalique, Marc, and Marie Lalique.  Lalique Par Lalique . Lausanne: Edipop, 1976.  31. A Félix Optat Milet Barbotine Majolica Vase , c. 1900, Émile Diffloth, glazed with polychrome iris and floral decoration, height 12 in., now mounted as a lamp, overall height 33 in. $1500/2500 32. A Tiffany Studios Tulip Form Favrile Glass Vase , early 20th c., signed “L.C. Tiffany - Favrile” and numbered “1433H”, iridescent and gold decorated with leaves and vines, height 12 1/4 in. $3000/5000 29 30 31 32