Lot 47 , Vitesse/Speed Goddess. A glass mascot by René Lalique, introduced on 17/9/1929, No.1160 Height 18.5cm.
Vitesse/Speed Goddess. A glass mascot by René Lalique, introduced on 17/9/1929, No.1160 in grey satin and frosted glass, signed moulded in relief 'R.LALIQUE' with the double tailed 'q' in the signature to one side of the base and smaller 'FRANCE' to the other side, Height 18.5cm.
Estimate £3,000-5,000
Marcilhac no.1160, p.503.
Weiner p.53.
SOME POLISHING TO THE BOTTOM OF THE HAIRLINE AND REDUCTION OF THE RAISED HEEL.
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Sold for £4,200