{"product_id":"lalique-vases-by-damian-skinner-9781869537999","title":"Lalique Vases","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquiring his first \u003cem\u003eLalique vase\u003c\/em\u003e in the 1970s, expatriate New Zealander Dr Jack C. Richards has amassed a collection of over 130 vases by the French designer Rene Lalique. Dating from 1913 to 1938, these vases reveal the sophistication of Lalique's work as a designer, his delight in the design possibilities of the natural world, and his graceful transition from Art Nouveau to Art Deco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Richards acquired his collection overseas, it now resides in Gisborne, New Zealand. In this book, edited by Damian Skinner and with contributions by Carolyn Hatch and Jan and Simon Afford, Richards' Lalique collection becomes the spur to explore an untold story about domestic taste and international decorative arts in New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, it covers the story of Rene Lalique's career as a designer, and the network of collectors who cherish Lalique's glass as a major contribution to modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68026756301036,"sku":"9781869537999","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781869537999-lalique-vases-1.jpg?v=1793577280","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/lalique-vases-by-damian-skinner-9781869537999","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}