Lalique "Grande Libellule" Dragonfly Hood Ornament, 1928-1930
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Rene Lalique created some of the most striking automobile mascots or hood ornaments. Lalique's elegant, molded-glass models enhanced the front of any luxury vehicle. The mascots could also be lit from below making them all the more impressive. These decorative mascots became a symbol of the car owner's wealth, status, and good taste.
Rene Lalique created some of the most striking automobile mascots or hood ornaments. Lalique's elegant, molded-glass models enhanced the front of any luxury vehicle. The mascots could also be lit from below making them all the more impressive. These decorative mascots became a symbol of the car owner's wealth, status, and good taste.
Artifact
Hood ornament
Date Made
1928-1930
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Rene Lalique, Wingen-sur-Moder, France.
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
68.19.583
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Samuel L. Scher, M.D.
Material
Glass (Material)
Color
Colorless
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Length: 8 in
Diameter: 2.5 in (of base)
Inscriptions
Etched script on side: R LALIQUE FRANCE
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