Neal Auction Winter Estates January 2015

14 39. A Lalique Limited Edition “Dragon” Ruby and Clear Glass Vase , engraved “Lalique France”, marked “Rubris” and numbered “05/99”, bulbous form surmounted by molded dragons, height 11 1/2 in. $2500/3500 Provenance: Collection of Dr. Roger Hatchette, New Orleans, LA. 40. A Lalique “Bacchantes” Amber Frosted Crystal Vase , signed and numbered “Lalique France 932” on outer base, engraved on bottom, “1927-2007 Edition Anniversaire”, cylindrical base embossed with nude dancing maenads, height 9 3/4 in., diameter 8 1/2 in. $2000/3000 Provenance: Collection of Dr. Roger Hatchette, New Orleans, LA. Note: Lalique presented the “Bacchantes” vase in the 1927 Paris Exposition to great acclaim. An ode to femininity, this round of sculptural nudes in relief is typical of Lalique’s style and captures one of the “3Fs” – the Female Form, Flora, and Fauna - in which he drew his inspiration. Over the company’s history, it has remained one of the best-selling designs and has been released in various shades of frosted and opalescent glass. The amber version presented here commemorates the 80th anniversary of the “Bacchantes” eponymous debut. References: Elliot, Kelley Jo. Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass . New Haven: Yale University Press, 2014. “The Genius of Glass.” Museée Lalique. Wingen-sur-Moder. 41. A Pair of Lalique “Marrakech” Dark Amber Crystal Vases , engraved “Lalique France”, tapered form surmounted by molded palm leaves, height 12 in., diameter 9 1/2 in $1200/1800 Provenance: Collection of Dr. Roger Hatchette, New Orleans, LA. Note: According to Marie-Claude Lalique, the inspiration for Marrakech came during a trip to Morocco, where she witnessed the majestic beauty of fallen palm trees. The rich amber color of the vase alludes to the parched land and sands of the desert territory. During her career with the Lalique firm, Marie-Claude Lalique often incorporated into her designs the rich colors and exotic motifs found in nature, a subject matter that she encountered during her extensive travels. References: Lalique, Marc, and Marie Lalique.  Lalique Par Marie-Claude Lalique . Geneve: Edipop, 1983.  42. Jean (Hans) Arp (French/Swiss, 1886-1966) , “Étoile”, 1968, gilt brass on Plexiglas®, artist’s name inscribed and numbered “209/300” on label on base, height 9 5/8 in., width 9 1/8 in. $800/1200 43. A Continental Bronze Figure of an Archer , 19th c., in the manner of the “Apollo Belvedere” in the Vatican Museum, marble base, height 24 in. $800/1200 39 41 40 43 42