- Lalique glass
- Lalique glass /la-lēkˈ gläs/nounOrnamental glassware, esp with bas-relief decoration of figures, flowers, etcORIGIN: Named after René Lalique (died 1945), French designer of jewellery and glassware
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Lalique, René — ▪ French jeweler born April 6, 1860, Ay, Fr. died May 5, 1945, Paris French jeweler during the early 20th century, whose designs in jewelry and glass contributed significantly to the Art Nouveau movement at the turn of the century. Trained … Universalium
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lalique — [la lēk′, lälēk; ] Fr [ lȧlēk] n. [also L ] an art nouveau style of cut glass or crystal with figures of animals, flowers, etc. in relief * * * … Universalium
Lalique — [la lik], René, französischer Goldschmied und Glaskünstler, * Ay (Département Marne) 6. 4. 1860, ✝ Paris 1. 5. 1945; schuf Schmuckstücke im Stil der Art nouveau, mit denen er in der Schmuckgestaltung neue Maßstäbe setzte. Sie sind häufig… … Universal-Lexikon
lalique — [la lēk′, lälēk; ] Fr [ lȧlēk] n. [also L ] an art nouveau style of cut glass or crystal with figures of animals, flowers, etc. in relief … English World dictionary
Lalique, René (Jules) — born April 6, 1860, Ay, Fr. died May 5, 1945, Paris French jeweler and glassmaker. Trained in Paris and London, he opened his own firm in Paris in 1885 and soon acquired clients such as Sarah Bernhardt. Reacting against machine produced jewelry… … Universalium
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Lalique, RenéJules — La·lique (lə lēkʹ, lä ), René Jules. 1860 1945. French designer of Art Nouveau jewelry and glassware noted particularly for his unique glass designs. * * * … Universalium
