RENÉ LALIQUE (1860–1945) Falcon, design created on August 5 [1925], discontinued after 1947 Pair of bookends. Pieces made of molded-pressed glass, partially satin-finished (Marcilhac Ref. 1124). The bases are black opaline; the mounting rings are chrome-plated metal. One corner of one base is chipped. One bookend is signed “R. LALIQUE” in relief on the falcon’s base; the other is also signed “R. LALIQUE” in relief, with part of the signature located near the section embedded in the metal ring. Each bookend is marked “France” on the falcon’s base. H. 18 cm – Bases: 14 x 10 cm