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

If you own an object by or based on the work of the artist René Lalique and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers can help 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. Then, if you wish to sell your work of art, we will guide you towards the best possible means of obtaining the best possible price. 

 
Artist's rating and value  

Renowned 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 their value 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. A case in point is his Porte aux Moineaux Chambranle cranté, which sold for €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. On his return to France, he worked with such famous names as Cartier and Boucheron. 

In 1885, Lalique opened his own jewelry boutique on Place Vendôme. His stand at the 1900 Paris World's Fair was a resounding success.  

Ten years later, Lalique began creating glass perfume bottles, starting withAmbre Antique for François Coty. 

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

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

The artist's works and style 

Lalique is recognized as one of France's most influentialArt Nouveau jewelry designers. 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 glass as his 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 will be happy to help you identify your artwork.  

Appraising your property

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 the market value of your object. 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.