Ritas Bazaar has dated this Lalique Crystal Ox Sculpture to the 1960s.
Light passes directly through the solid form, catching along the curve of the back, the set of the horns and the planes of the haunches, so the piece changes character with the angle it is viewed from and the light around it.
In Chinese astrology the ox stands for determination, perseverance and trustworthiness, qualities Lalique's designers sought to capture in the sculpture's steady, grounded pose rather than through surface decoration. The crystal is left entirely clear, without colour or frosting, so the sculptural form carries the piece on its own.
The underside is engraved "Lalique France", the house's standard signature for its crystal editions.
Dimensions: Height 10.1 cm (3.98 in); Length 14.3 cm (5.63 in); Width 5.3 cm (2.09 in). Weight 900 g (1.98 lb).
Condition: Excellent, with no chips or cracks. The crystal is clean, bright and free of cloudiness.
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Ritas Bazaar has dated this Lalique Crystal Ox Sculpture to the 1960s.
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Lalique Clear Crystal Ox Sculpture, 'Zodiac' Chinese New Year Series
