The “Millésime 2023” collection is an anthology of Lalique’s creativity, focusing on three emblematic pieces of the House preserved by its craftsmen, surpassing a mere retrospective of Lalique’s creative legacy.
Every year, Lalique celebrates the new year with a selection of limited-edition pieces, each one previously named “Millésime“.
But, the “Millésime 2023″ collection is more than just a retrospective of Lalique’s creative legacy.
It is an anthology of Lalique’s creativity, concentrating on three emblematic pieces of the House, which have been preserved by its craftsmen.
Crystallizing the Dreams of Enlightened Amateurs
Lalique’s art has always captured the imagination of enlightened amateurs who never tire of discovering their favourite pieces and reliving the emotion of their first discovery.
The three emblematic pieces in the “Millésime 2023″ collection are a testament to Lalique’s creativity and heritage.
These privileged witnesses of Lalique’s art crystallize the dream of enlightened amateurs, who appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship that goes into each unique piece.
The Iconic Bacchantes Vase: A Timeless Piece of Artistic Heritage
The Bacchantes vase is an iconic piece of Lalique’s artistic heritage, celebrating feminine beauty and inspired by the mythology of antiquity.
Lalique gave the circle of velvety-skinned nudes the silhouettes of bacchantes, young priestesses to Bacchus, the god of wine. The Bacchantes vase is a timeless piece of artistic heritage that exudes disturbing sensuality and captivating beauty.
The Bacchantes vase is the result of many long hours of work and crystallizes the exceptional know-how of Lalique craftsmen, which has been passed down for generations. The precious molten material is pressed into moulds that have been preserved by the House over the decades.
From the heat of the furnaces, the ring of antique muses takes shape, and in the cold glass workshop, the bacchantes come to life.
Their skin is sublimated with a satin finish under the skilful hands and polishing wheels of the craftsmen. Between tradition and modernity, the techniques merge to bring out the light.
Champs-Élysées Bowl: A Fragment of the Soul of Paris
In 1951, Marc Lalique, the son of the House’s founder, walked down the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, and this majestic avenue of plane trees became engraved in his mind.
The artist put down on paper this fragment of the soul of Paris, captured during his walk on the “most beautiful avenue in the world.”
The Champs-Élysées bowl is born in the manufacturer’s furnaces, in the hollow of a mould where the molten crystal is pressed.
The magic of the Champs-Élysées bowl continues in the cold glass workshops, where Lalique craftsmen sublimate this crystallized nature with exceptional know-how.
Each vein is meticulously crafted to achieve the precise contrast between matte and brilliance.
The leaves of the Champs-Élysées bowl vibrate in the light, as the famous Parisian Avenue shines.
Illusory Crystal Beads: Meticulous Work in Decoration Workshops
Thanks to the exclusive know-how of Lalique craftsmen, cabochons of bright crystal are made to emerge on a satin-finished surface.
After the hot glass production, where the crystal is pressed, the technical challenge is confronted with meticulous work in the decoration workshops of Lalique’s manufacture in Alsace. The transparency of the illusory crystal beads is revealed.
As clear as pure water, the illusory crystal beads contrast with the sandblasted backdrop, sparkling with effervescence.
This technical feat is possible due to the exceptional skills of Lalique’s craftsmen, who have honed their craft over generations.
Limited-Edition Collection: A Must-Have for Art Collectors
The “Millésime 2023″ collection by Lalique is limited to only a thousand numbered pieces, with no more and no less to be issued from the furnaces of the Lalique factory.
This collection is a must-have for art collectors who appreciate Lalique’s exceptional craftsmanship and creativity.
In conclusion, Lalique’s “Millésime 2023″ collection is a celebration of the House’s heritage, craftsmanship, and creativity.
Each piece is a work of art, meticulously crafted by skilled artisans using techniques passed down through generations. The limited-edition nature of this collection makes it a coveted possession for art collectors worldwide.