The Hans & Gertrud Mueller Collection of Lalique Glass

The Hans & Gertrud Mueller Collection of Lalique Glass

On 21 March 2018 Sotheby’s Australia auctioned an exceptional collection of René Lalique glass from the private collection of the late Mr Hans Mueller & Mrs Gertrud Mueller.  The most important collection of Lalique glass ever offered in Australia, the Mueller Collection consisted of over 130 pieces of coloured glass from the early 20th century and realised $545,340 with 118.8% sold by value with interest coming from Australia, Europe and America.  René Lalique’s name is synonymous with the Art Deco period.  His statuettes, ornaments, figurines, vases, jewellery and architectural adornments encapsulate the art of living, are internationally renowned, and appreciated by galleries, museums and collectors throughout the world.