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Description
René Lalique refreshed the art of crystal-making by introducing new styles, first Art Nouveau then Art Deco. He knew that his real material, the one he actually had to “sculpt,” was light. This ambition has been perpetuated in the Géo art edition by eight master craftsmen (Meilleurs Ouvriers de France), in line with house tradition. They chose the venerable “lost wax” technique, which the master himself had revived and updated.
The process, which originated in China 3,000 years ago, is used to cast bronze sculpture. Refractory plaster ismoulded around a wax model that melts during firing in the kiln. The hollow left in the mould is three-dimensional, ready to receive the crystal. In the case of Géo, the crystal remains in the kiln for 20 days.
Before firing Géo, the artisans carefully craft the circle in the centre, conceived by the architect as the “core” of the work. Here, Lalique’s expertise meshes perfectly with that of Botta. To describe his encounter with crystal, Botta quotes Le Corbusier: architecture is “the masterly, correct and magnificent play of masses brought together in light.” Géo confirms this, brilliantly.
- Black crystal, lost wax
- Dimensions: H 40 cm x W 40 cm x T 17 cm
- Limited edition to 8 copies + 2 H.C.
- Numbered and signed, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity
- Handcrafted in France
Details
Brand | Lalique |
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Country of origin | France |
Material | Crystal |
Size / Weight | H: 40 cm |
Color | Black |
Limited | 8 ex. |
Shipping
Details | Each fragile item is carefuly packed and the number of goods in the parcels is checked. Please note that some products have an increased delivery time due to the fact that we are connected with the delivery deadlines of the producers. |
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