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Quiz about Rene Lalique The Man and His Art

Rene Lalique - The Man and His Art Quiz

I love Lalique crystal and am lucky enough to have a few pieces (nothing vintage), so here is a quiz dedicated to a man and his artform.

A multiple-choice quiz by miaow. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
miaow

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
76,796

Updated
Mar 09 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which jeweller did Rene Lalique serve an apprenticeship under? Hint

Garrard

Aucoc

Faberge

Neauvreleau

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Question 2 of 10

2. Lalique set up his first workshop in Paris in Place Gaillon. What year was this? Hint

1880

1885

1888

1890

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Question 3 of 10

3. Lalique's beautiful jewellery and art items had attracted many admirers. A famous actress of the time was one of his greatest fans - who was this? Hint

Lily Langtry

Louise Brooks

Sarah Bernhardt

Lillian Gish

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1907 Lalique was commissioned to design perfume bottles for which famous perfume company? Hint

Rochas

Chanel

Coty

Cacherel

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what year did Rene Lalique die? Hint

1948

1946

1945

1947

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Question 6 of 10

6. Lalique was famous for designing car mascots. In 1932, how many mascots were featured in the Lalique catalogue? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the first design commissioned as a mascot? Hint

5 Horses

Small Dragonfly

Falcon

Spirit of the Wind

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1931 Lalique made a car mascot for the then Prince Albert, Duke of York, who later became George VI of England. What animal was depicted?

Answer: (One Word - a breed of dog)

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1934 Lalique was commissioned by Lady Trent to build a memorial to her husband. The result was a famous 'glass church'. Where is it?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. What letter on a piece of Lalique crystal would enable a collector to tell if the piece was designed by Rene's himself?

Answer: (One letter - when you think about it the answer is obvious!!)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which jeweller did Rene Lalique serve an apprenticeship under?

Answer: Aucoc

In 1876 (at age 16) Lalique began an apprenticeship with the famous jeweller Louis Aucoc. Rene's father had died and it was thought best that he learn a trade. He attended the College of Decorative Arts in Paris at the same time. Rene had shown artistic talent at an early age when he won an award for a drawing he did at age 12.

2. Lalique set up his first workshop in Paris in Place Gaillon. What year was this?

Answer: 1885

Lalique was just 25 and had already studied sculpture and had experience in designing textiles and wallpaper. In 1890 he already employed 30 staff who worked on his classic Art Nouveau jewellery.

3. Lalique's beautiful jewellery and art items had attracted many admirers. A famous actress of the time was one of his greatest fans - who was this?

Answer: Sarah Bernhardt

Lalique jewellery and other items are still popular today. Their cabochon rings are worn by designer Stella McCartney, popstrel Madonna and actress Kim Catrell. Liza Minelli had 300 of their beautiful crystal tumblers on her 2002 wedding list.

4. In 1907 Lalique was commissioned to design perfume bottles for which famous perfume company?

Answer: Coty

Lalique's premises had moved to Place Vendome in Paris and were located next door to Coty. Lalique had trouble coping with the demands of this work and his work on jewellery and art so he purchased his first glassworks.

5. In what year did Rene Lalique die?

Answer: 1945

His great work had been carried on by his family. His son Marc and his grand daughter Marie Claude.

6. Lalique was famous for designing car mascots. In 1932, how many mascots were featured in the Lalique catalogue?

Answer: 27

He designed mascots for firms including Bentley and Bugatti. A famous example is the 'Spirit of the Wind' - a stylised Art Deco face. Although there were only 27 mascots in the catalaogue, Breves of Knightsbridge also adapted the small and large paperweights for use as car mascots.

7. What was the first design commissioned as a mascot?

Answer: 5 Horses

The 5 Horses was commissioned by Citroen for their 5CV car.

8. In 1931 Lalique made a car mascot for the then Prince Albert, Duke of York, who later became George VI of England. What animal was depicted?

Answer: greyhound

The piece was an original and extremely beautiful. The long sleek lines of a greyhound leant itself to the Art Deco style.

9. In 1934 Lalique was commissioned by Lady Trent to build a memorial to her husband. The result was a famous 'glass church'. Where is it?

Answer: Jersey

The church is St. Matthews Church in Millbrook, Jersey. The whole church is not made of glass - the outer church dates from the 1830s, Lalique designed panels and a font for the church interior.

10. What letter on a piece of Lalique crystal would enable a collector to tell if the piece was designed by Rene's himself?

Answer: R

The 'R' of course, stood for Rene. Post 1945, pieces just have the name Lalique etched onto them - designers have included his son Marc and his grandaughter Marie-Claude. You are extremely lucky if you have an item marked 'R Lalique'. Be careful with it!

Source: Author miaow

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