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10102 - RENÉ LALIQUE ‘Louis Pasteur’ medallion
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Estimate CHF 200 - CHF 300
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RENÉ LALIQUE ‘Louis Pasteur’ medallion Moulded glass medallion depicting the profile of Louis Pasteur (1822–1895), signed ‘R. Lalique’. Diameter: 10 cm. Weight: 113 g. Early 20th century. Presented in its original case. A glassmaker, jeweller and master of Art Nouveau and Art Deco glass, René Lalique (1860–1945) is one of the most celebrated figures in the French decorative arts. His moulded glass medallions, often produced to mark commemorations or exhibitions, are rare and sought-after pieces at the intersection of portraiture and glassmaking craftsmanship. This medallion, produced to mark the centenary of Louis Pasteur’s birth in 1922, combines the precision of scientific portraiture with Lalique’s characteristic formal mastery. RENÉ LALIQUE “Louis Pasteur” Medallion Moulded glass medallion depicting the profile of Louis Pasteur (1822–1895), signed “R. Lalique”. Diameter: 10 cm. Weight: 113 g. Early twentieth century. Presented with its original case. Jeweller, glassmaker and master of Art Nouveau and Art Deco decorative arts, René Lalique (1860–1945) is one of the most celebrated figures in French decorative arts. His moulded glass medallions, often produced to mark commemorations or exhibitions, are rare and highly sought-after pieces at the intersection of portraiture and the art of glass. This medallion, produced to mark the centenary of Louis Pasteur’s birth in 1922, combines the rigour of scientific portraiture with the formal mastery that characterises Lalique’s work.
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About the sale Jewellery, Watches, Pens, Works of Art – General Sale
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Auction time 09/14/2026 at 5:00 PM
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