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Chicago Tribune (CT) - SUNDAY, February 16, 1997
Mary Daniels
The first numbered, limited-edition figurine of a petite cherub came out last March. Called Elton's Angel, 5,000 copies were sold in seven months at $375 each.
The figurine generated more than a quarter million dollars for the foundation, said Jane French, public relations director and spokeswoman for Lalique North America Inc.
The new angel, called Elton's Singing Angel, is the second in a series of three and is hand-signed "LALIQUE." It also is individually numbered and has a satiny finish with hand-painted touches of 24-karat gold enameling.
Designated as Lalique's 1997 Collectors Society piece, Elton's Singing Angel will be a presale exclusive in Neiman Marcus stores nationwide from March 15 to April 30. Afterward, it will become available at select authorized Lalique dealers across the country.
Lalique will donate 5 percent of the $395 retail price to the Elton John AIDS Foundation, a national non-profit organization that funds direct patient-care services and HIV/AIDS prevention education.
The second figurine in this series is particularly special to the Rocket Man "because it is a singing angel." John is no stranger to the allure of Lalique having been a collector for 30 years.
"You name it, the man has it," says French. "His homes are decorated with architectural pieces, tables, chandeliers and sconces, as well as figurines, stemware and vases."
CAPTION: PHOTO: Elton's Singing Angel is made by Lalique and will benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
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