Model No: 832 Naiade. Created 1920
Another source of inspiration for René LALIQUE, mermaids or nymphs were modelled many times by this great Art Deco artist. The Naiad here is holding a conch shell to her ear.
Naiad is a type of water nymph who is found at freshwater places such as streams and springs. The name is Greek in origin and mythology.
Lalique never listed Naiade as a mascot and neither did Breves London, though the base size would fit their mount and it certainly would have been suitable as such and thus is included in most mascot collections.
Height: 13cm
Clear (white) and Coloured (opalescent) glass. Press molded
Price (1932 Lalique et Cie Catalogue): 300FF (clear), 350FF (opalescent)
Breves of Knightsbridge, London UK did not list this model in their Car Mascots leaflets or material, preferring instead the small mermaid or weeping siren (Sirene). Likely though they would have been quite happy to supply the Naiade for this purpose.
Other names for this statue - Naiade, Naiad, LargeMermaid, Mermaid, Nymph. Mascotte, Hood Ornament, Car Mascot, Bouchon de Radiateur, Radiator Cap, Statue, Statuette.
Appeared in 1928 and 1932 Lalique Catalogue and in the 1937 Catalogue (all as a statuette).
No known reissue in crystal post 1947, not marketed today.