#6247 • "Bacchantes" Frosted Crystal Vase by Lalique, 9″ H

Part of The Royal McLean Mansion Downsized: Property of a Princess · Furniture & Decor · Lalique · Rugs · Fine Art (live auction by Prime Auction Solutions)

Status: Sold

Lalique France molded and frosted crystal vase in the iconic "Bacchantes" pattern, first designed by René Lalique in 1927 and among the most celebrated creations in the maison's history — one of the few designs to have remained in continuous production from its debut to the present day. The tapering conical body is molded in high relief with a continuous circle of dancing nude maenads, the Bacchantes, young priestesses of Bacchus, the god of wine and revelry. Drawn from Greek mythology, the figures undulate around the vessel in varied poses, creating the impression of a single ecstatic round-dance and showcasing the sensual, movement-filled classicism that made the model a sensation when it first appeared during the height of the Art Deco period. The design is realized in Lalique's signature contrast of satin-frosted and polished clear crystal, the matte figures emerging from luminous ground. Retains a "Made in France" foil label to the underside. Measures 9 × 9 × 9″.