RENÉ LALIQUE (1886-1945) Passiflore, designed on [July 4, 1924], withdrawn from the catalog in 1937, not reproduced after 1947 Important spherical chandelier made up of twelve curved plates (one of which is the lower cover and one at the top with an opening); the title decoration on each plate is in relief and/or recessed - assembled by original chromed metal clasps. Each element in molded-pressed white glass. Non-original passementerie hangers. Small chips on the top plate, small scattered accidents on the edges and tips. SignedR. LALIQUE and marked France on the top plate. Diameter: 52cm Height with hangers: 93cm Museum collections: Musée Lalique in Wingen-sur-Moder - An identical chandelier is kept in the collections of this institution under inventory number 2009.4.1. Bibliography: - Mobilier et Décoration - N° VI of November 1924. An identical model is reproduced on page 21. - Félix Marcilhac - R. Lalique- Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre en verre - Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, 2004. Our chandelier model referenced under number 2263 and a proof reproduced on page 643.