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Rene Lalique: Exceptional Jewellery, 1890-1912 Hardcover – September 25, 2007

by Dany Sautot (Author), Yvonne Brunhammer (Editor)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
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Here is a look at Lalique’s creative process through a selection of unusual works–inluding glassware, paintings, jewelery, and fashion designs–that highlight both the technical and aesthetic aspects of his actual craft. Not just another showcase of Lalique art nouveau glories, this catalog includes photographs taken by the artist, preparatory sketches and life-size studies, and the objects that inspired Lalique–as well as finished pieces from a period when he laid the foundations for his style. The authors compare Lalique’s work to that of his creative contemporaries and contextualize his work within the creative arts of the time. They show how Lalique’s creativity was situated among the arts, poetry, and literature of the day, and how he used other art forms to effect a stylistic renewal of jewelery that is still treasured. With stunning images and authoritative essays, this monograph illuminates the full range of this ingenious craftsman.
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  1. Print length
    336 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Skira
  4. Publication date
    September 25, 2007
  5. Dimensions
    9.74 x 1.19 x 11.29 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    8861301207
  7. ISBN-13
    978-8861301207
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About the Author

Yvonne Brunhammer is the former director of the Union des Arts Decoratifs, Paris and the chief curator and an international expert on Rene Lalique’s oeuvre. Dany Sautot, ex-director of the Musee Baccarat, is a historian and expert in the decorative arts of the 19th century and on gardens.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Skira (September 25, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8861301207
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8861301207
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.44 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.74 x 1.19 x 11.29 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 9 ratings

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Britt Le Bonzo
5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular Jewelry & Photographs
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2010
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Buy this book before it goes out of print, if you love Art Nouveau jewelry and/or Rene Lalique's work. This covers 80% of his major jewelry. He was a genius - one of the greatest jewelry designs, EVER, and this book pays tribute and does justice to his reputation. I found this book to be so captivating that I lost track of time was in a trance.
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3.0 out of 5 stars not what I expected
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2010
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I was surprised & disappointed that there were more full page photos of paintings by other artists' than full page photos of Lalique's jewelry! The book's focus does seem to be on his creative process, and his sketches were great to see, but I was hoping for a celebration of Lalique's jewelry in photos. The cover is the best photo of that type in the book.
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miketayse
5.0 out of 5 stars If you like Lalique..
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2011
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Beautiful pictures of wonderful work! If you like Lalique, you can't help but to like the book. I don't know if they are inspiring or "why do I even bother?" He is a hard act to follow!
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Zuleika Malta
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2010
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Excellent book. The pictures are great: big size and good quality. It shows lots of René Lalique's studies and designs not to mention the jewels, perfume bottles and vases. Very good purchase!
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Maria Dou
5.0 out of 5 stars Très beaux livre...
Reviewed in France on February 18, 2011
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beaucoup des dessins et esquisses à découvrir, des belles photos... un livre pour compléter votre connaissance sur cet artiste d'exception.
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ノアル
3.0 out of 5 stars ラリック　ジュエリーのデザイン画（下絵）と作品集？
Reviewed in Japan on September 17, 2009
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ルネ・ラリックのジュエリーのデザイン画と作品写真がそれぞれ約１２０〜１３０枚ほど載っています。

デザイン画と作品の数は同じくらいなのですが、デザイン画の写真が大きいものが多く、作品写真が少なく感じます。
デザイン画と作品写真が揃っているモノは少ないですが、同じモチーフのバリエーションで見ることはできます。

合間に日本の印籠や櫛、刀のつば等の写真も挿入され、ラリックが影響を受けた様々なモノの解説がしてあるようです。
他にレリーフやガラス作品等も数十点参考程度にあります。

写真のみで判断するなら　ラリックのジュエリーの発想とその展開　と云った処でしょうか。
やけに小さい作品写真があるのが疑問です。

デザイン画は美しいものが多く見る価値は十分にあります。
デザイン画によってデザインの数は多くなりますが、作品写真が見たい人には金額のわりには物足りないと思うかもしれません。

画と写真のみの動機で購入するには少しお高めのお買いものかな？
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Letty
4.0 out of 5 stars Très beau livre
Reviewed in France on June 4, 2021
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Je viens enfin de récupérer mon livre que j'avais fait livrer chez qqun. Il est très beau, dommage que les pages soient un peu jaunies, malgré cela il est en excellent état, notamment grâce à l'emballage très soignée. Je recommande !
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