An Art Deco Sabino glass gazelle radiator car mascot, mid 20th…
click the photo to enlarge
An Art Deco Sabino glass gazelle radiator car mascot, mid 20th century. Frosted and opalescent glass. engraved signature, 'Sabino Paris'. Height 11 cm

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item

When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

This item has been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.
  • Opalescent / Opaline - The descriptions of glass as "opalescent" or "opaline" are often used interchangeably by dealers and auction houses. At the upper end of the scale, opalescent / opaline glass can refer to the opal-like milky blue glass produced by Lalique and Etling. It also refers to the pressed glass mass produced in Britain from the 1840s with a milky white edge as sugar-basins, milk jugs and vases were made in great quantities for the mass market, and were sold at fairs along with Staffordshire figures and wooden dolls. A less common type of opalescent glass was made from two layers of glass blown into a mould.
  • Engraved Glass - The method of decorating glass by marking the surface with a sharp intrument such as a diamond, metal needle or rotating cutting wheel. As pressure is applied to the surface, best results for engraving are achieved if the glass is of sufficient thickness. In the 19th century etching was used to decorate some table glassware that was too fine to take an engraving tool.
  • Art Deco Period - The Art Deco period was a cultural movement that emerged in the 1920s and 1930s, and was characterized by its emphasis on modernism, luxury, and elegance. The name "Art Deco" comes from the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, a large exhibition held in Paris in 1925 that showcased the latest trends in decorative arts.

    Art Deco was a reaction against the ornate and elaborate styles of the previous era, and reflected a new modern sensibility. It was characterized by streamlined, geometric shapes, bright colours, and the use of new materials such as chrome, glass, and Bakelite. Art Deco designers sought to create a sense of luxury and sophistication, often incorporating expensive materials such as ivory, marble, and rare woods.

    Art Deco had a significant impact on a wide range of artistic fields, including architecture, fashion, graphic design, and interior design. Some of the most iconic examples of Art Deco architecture include the Empire State Building in New York City, the Hoover Building in London, and the Palais de Chaillot in Paris.

    The Art Deco period came to an end in the 1940s, as World War II and changing cultural trends led to a shift in artistic styles. However, Art Deco remains an important influence on design and art, and continues to be celebrated for its modernist sensibility and glamorous aesthetic.

This item has been included into following indexes:

Visually similar items

Lalique Art Deco love birds figure, frosted glass, height 21 cm signed Lalique France on side of base.

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

Large Lladro horse figurine. Gentleman on rearing stallion, height 52 cm

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

R Lalique rooster figure clear and frosted glass. Engraved pre-war 'R Lalique' mark. Marcilhac number #1135. Slight AF to beak. Height 20.8 cm

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

An Art Deco Speed girl glass radiator car mascot, c.1920-1940's, probably Czech, but marked Rene Lalique (spurious mark). Height 9.2 cm

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.