Art Deco French Opalescent Glass Mermaid Car Mascot Sculpture by René Lalique, 1920s

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This opalescent glass sculpture depicts a crouching mythical mermaid-type female face holding a shell to one ear. The model was … more This opalescent glass sculpture depicts a crouching mythical mermaid-type female face holding a shell to one ear. The model was created in 1920. It is made of opalescent, molded-pressed glass, model 'Mermaid'. It is signed 'R.Lalique France'. The model was created in 1920.

Literature Source: Félix Marcilhac, 'René Lalique, Catalog raisonné of the work and glass', of the Amateur Editions, Paris, 2004, page 399 model shown under number 831 less