Lalique Pivoines Small Vase

An alliance of brute force and delicacy, juxtaposing the square shape with the curved lines of the sculpted motifs, the Pivoines vases and bowl embody a contrast of mineral strength and floral romanticism. Symbol of prosperity, beauty and honor, the peony is an emblematic flower, especially in China where it is often depicted. As if carved into the gouge of a rock, garlands of flowers take over the crystal, as luxuriant nature takes its rightful place on abandoned buildings. Their modeling also evokes the Lost Wax sculpture process, when the craftsman breaks the plaster mold to reveal the piece.