Treat yourself to… Lalique glass this Christmas

Founded by René Lalique (1860-1945), the company is still manufacturing new products today. But the market for vintage Lalique is also highly active as pieces are sought after for both their decorative and collectable qualities.

Items range from perfume bottles to car mascots, and there’s plenty of Lalique regularly available at auctions on the-saleroom.com.

Here’s a selection from sales coming up ahead of Christmas.

1. Limited edition Lalique perfume bottle

When it comes to Lalique glass, perfume bottles are one of the most collectable categories.

A bottle of Lalique Flacon collection ‘Jasmin’ scented perfume, pictured above, is part of a limited edition from 1995 and will be offered at Duke’s on December 17. Housed in its original box, it is estimated at £80-120.

The release of limited edition Collector’s Flacons began in 1994 to celebrate the birth of Marie-Claude Lalique’s perfume. Initially it was only the feminine perfumes that featured these limited editions, but they were joined by their male counterparts in 1997.

View the catalogue entry for this limited edition Lalique perfume bottle on thesaleroom.com.

2. Lalique ‘Poissons’ dish

Lalique ‘Poissons’ pattern opalescent dish – estimated at £150-200 at Chilcotts.

Opalescent glass dishes like this are another collectable area of the Lalique market.

The Poissons pattern with fish curving around the centre with air bubbles was originally designed by René Lalique in the 1920s but many dishes were made later.

This 11¾in (30cm) example has the moulded signature 'R. Lalique' to the centre and is estimated at £150-200 at Chilcotts on December 11-12.

View the catalogue entry for this Lalique ‘Poissons’ dish on thesaleroom.com.

3. Lalique ‘mistletoe’ bowl

Lalique opalescent glass ‘mistletoe’ bowl on offer at JS Fine Art.

The Christmas sale at JS Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers includes this Lalique opalescent glass ‘mistletoe’ bowl.

The frosted moulded glass bowl in the ‘Gui’ pattern incorporates mistletoe leaves and berries.

The pattern was originally designed in 1920 and appeared on vases as well as bowls

The sale will take place on December 11-12. View the catalogue entry for this Lalique ‘mistletoe’ bowl on thesaleroom.com.

4. Lalique glass pedestal bowl

Lalique glass circular pedestal bowl – estimated at £60-80 at Truro Auction Centre.

A classic design from the 1960s, the Lalique glass circular pedestal bowl had a base decorated with four sparrows holding up the bowl above. Measuring 5.5in (14cm) in diameter, the clear bowl and satin finish to the base creates a stunning contrast.

An example which is boxed and comes with a certificate is offered at Truro Auction Centre on December 11. It is estimated at £60-80.

View the catalogue entry for this Lalique glass pedestal bowl on thesaleroom.com.

5. Lalique car mascots

A pair of Lalique ‘Tete D'Aigle’ car mascots – estimated at £800-1200 at Mallams.

If you fancy splashing the cash before Christmas, then a pair of Lalique car mascots could be just the thing.

Car mascots are among the popular collecting areas when it comes to Lalique glass thanks to their striking and memorable designs.

These Tete D'Aigle (Eagle’s Head) frosted glass car mascots from c.1930 have the moulded signature 'R.Lalique' and 'France' and are mounted on hardstone bases

Each measuring 5.25in (13.5cm) high, they are estimated at £800-1200 at Mallams on December 15-16.

View the catalogue entry for these Lalique car mascots on thesaleroom.com.