Serpent Pendant
Manufacturer
René Lalique
(French, 1860-1945)
CultureFrench
Dateca. 1911-1932
MediumGlass | Gilt | Silver
DimensionsOverall: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)
InscribedImpressed back edge: "R. Lalique/PARIS/ARGENT MASSIF". (Solid silver).
Credit LineGift of Renee Starfield
Object number86.4
Not on view
DescriptionPendant of cast colorless glass. Round in the form of a coiled snake in high relief. Mounted in plain gilded silver.Published ReferencesChristie's INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE, Nov.-Dec. 1987, pg. 52, called serpent brooch, est. £2000-3000. Félix Marcilhac. RENÈ LALIQUE, 1860-1945: MAÎTRE-VERRIER: ANALYSE DE L'OEUVRE ET CATALOGUE RAISONNÉ. Paris: Editions de l'Amateur. 1994. No. 1367, p. 544.
