The bear, a powerful and fascinating animal, is an invaluable landmark in Russian culture. Lalique takes inspiration from this popular figure to create the Bear crystal sculpture. Not without evading the dangerous aspect of the animal, but by recognizing it in its totality, the bear is therefore seen as a playful, good-natured, strong and protective being. This piece of crystal is a tribute to this affectionate image that Russians have of the bear. Furthermore, the Bear sculpture takes on a powerful contemporary meaning by depicting the bear as the symbol of the seller in the stock market, contrasting with the Bull, depicting the confident buyer. This duality represents the balance of the markets, with the bear and the bull in a perpetual confrontation symbolizing the delicate balance between growth and decline in the stock market. The bear and the bull, together, represent the dynamics of the financial markets, and Lalique has masterfully captured this balance in the enchanting Bear sculpture. Skillfully integrating cultural and modern symbolism, this sculpture is an exquisite example of Lalique's ability to evoke a rich and complex story with a single figure. Like all of Lalique's pieces, the Bear crystal sculpture is a work of art of precision and beauty, expressing a meaningful and universal vision through the mesmerizing depiction of a bear.
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Dimensions: Height 15 cm, Length 24 cm, Depth 9 cm
Materials: Crystal
