When buying authentic Lalique pieces there are several points to consider that prevents a buyer from making a mistake in getting fake ones. To spot forgeries and clearly distinguish the real Lalique works buyers or collectors should look differ to the items signature mark, quality of production, and the form and pattern.
Signature mark
Majority of the original works of Lalique is mark with his signature. Antique collectors or Lalique fanatics will easily spot the original ones by simply analyzing the signature of the artist in his work. Although this will require recognizing the signatures thoroughly so that in just a look a buyer will recognize the authenticity of the item. Identifying the true signature of the artist can be best achieved by comparing Lalique signature in one item and another. Example of the artist signature can be seen in the Lalique glass art collection of Robert Prescott-Walker's and can be sourced out in the R. Lalique Blog. The artist signature can be seen in many parts of his works. It can be located in the bottom of a piece or in an edge. The place of the signature depends of the design of the item.
Quality and production
Another important factor that can determine the originality of Lalique pieces is the production and quality of the item. The original production of the Lalique glass products is done using the demi-crystal process. The process involves using 30% less lead oxide. It will be expensive to have a chemical test to analyze the glass composition of an item but spending thousands for an item will justify this act to securely obtain an original piece. In terms of quality the best way to examine a Lalique glass product is though its surface and weight. Buyers can expect to have inherent vice due to the fact that these glass products are made for daily use and the number of years it existed will give it many physical changes. A buyer can expect to see chips, cracking, and bruising.
Research for previous forms and patterns
In buying these products another best act of analyzing the authenticity of an item is to research for forms and patterns related to it. For example the sales catalogue printed in 1932, reprinted in our time, can show the product on sale at that older time. This will give information about a product which can be a basis for inspecting an item included in the brochure. The document created by Felix Marcilhac called the R. Lalique Catalogue Raisonne is a good form that holds 3,600 designs. It includes features like color, size, and weights as well as dates of production.
When buying Lalique products, this information can really help in obtaining original item. Securing what a buyer's money worth is only proper and necessary.