Bowl [with intertwining fish design], press-moulded opalescent glass, "Martigues" model. French, Lalique, model introduced in 1920.
The Royal Ontario Museum is displaying another type of glass. The elegant, decorative Lalique designs are on view until January 2007, which is around the time when the new Crystal extension will be completed.
The early 20th century designer understood beauty and style. It is a pity that he wasn't the architect of the 21st century glass debacle - The Crystal.
Still, I am thankful that a supporting structure is being built which will hopefully house many more of these Lalique-type exhibitions in the future.