Rene lalique born
Rene lalique born
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René Lalique
Born in 1860 in Aÿ-Champagne, René Lalique was to become one of the greatest names of his time, renowned both as a jeweller and a master glassmaker. His unique and instantly recognisable style was a major influence on the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements.
The early days
In 1876 René Lalique took up an apprenticeship with a leading Parisian jeweller and goldsmith by the name of Louis Aucoc.
He studied at the Ecole des Arts Décoratifs de Paris and spent two years in England, before becoming a freelance designer for jewellers such as Jacta, Boucheron, Cartier and Gariod. In 1885, he took over Jules Destapes’ atelier in Paris and became a full-fledged jeweller.
The inventor of modern jewellery
« To seek beauty is a more worthy aim than to display luxury. »
Horn, ivory, semi-precious stones, enamel and glass were among the materials that had been little used in jewellery before René Lalique began workin