Rating and value of René Lalique works, vases, lighting fixtures, bottles and jewelry

If you own an object created by the artist René Lalique or based on his work and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will guide you. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on today's market. Thereafter, if you wish to sell your work, we will direct you to the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price. 

 
Artist's rating and value  

Famous for his jewelry, perfume bottles, lighting and other objects, René Lalique is considered a great master of crystal. His prized works cause a sensation on the market and have a high quotation that continues to rise. As a result, René Lalique has established himself as a sure bet on the art market, and an object made by his hand can fetch millions of euros at auction. Witness his Porte aux Moineaux Chambranle cranté, which fetched €1,750,000 in 2011.  

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious 

Lalique, from François Coty to the Orient Express 

René Lalique was born on April 6, 1860. Talented from an early age, his vocation was revealed when he won a design competition organized by his high school. At just 16, Lalique was apprenticed to Parisian jeweler Louis Aucoc, then left for London to study at Sydenham Art College. Returning to France, he collaborated with major houses such as Cartierand Boucheron. 

In 1885, Lalique inaugurated his own jewelry boutique Place Vendôme. Its stand at the 1900 Paris World's Fair is a resounding success.  

Ten years later, Lalique launches into the creation of glass perfume bottles, starting with the Ambre Antique bottle for François Coty. 

In 1921, he opened a glassworks in Alsace, like the Daum brothers or Emile Gallé, and his creations attracted attention. He is called upon for prestigious projects such as the interior decoration of luxury liners like the Normandie and the De Grasse. In addition, he also embellishes luxury trains such as the Orient-Express. 

He also creates the stained-glass windows, communion table and altar made entirely of glass for the Saint-Nicaise church in Reims. 

The artist's works and style 

Lalique is recognized as one of the most influential jewelry designers of the Art Nouveau period in France. He distinguished himself by highlighting animals and plants in his creations, while using materials uncommon for the time, such as glass, leather, mother-of-pearl, enamel and precious stones. 

René Lalique is best known for his creations of vases and perfume bottles, featuring glassas the main material. He developed the famous contrast between transparent and satin-finished glass. 

His signature 

Not all of René Lalique's works are signed.  

Although there are variations, here's a first example of his signature:

Our team remains at your disposal to identify your works.  

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If you own a work by René Lalique, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal by filling in our online form. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of your object's market value. If you are considering selling your work, our specialists will also guide you through the various alternatives available to obtain the best possible price, taking into account market trends and the specific features of each object.