Lalique Versailles Decanter with The Macallan at Tony Duquette's Dawnridge
Commissioned by Lalique, this photograph was created as part of a luxury brand campaign celebrating the house's iconic crystal craftsmanship and its enduring relationship with the world's finest spirits. Photographed on location at the legendary Dawnridge estate in Beverly Hills, the image features the Versailles Decanter paired with The Macallan single malt whisky within the extraordinary interiors created by Tony Duquette and preserved by Hutton Wilkinson. Together, these internationally celebrated names represent a shared commitment to artistry, craftsmanship, and timeless luxury. Lalique's Versailles Decanter draws inspiration from René Lalique's 1939 Versailles vase and showcases the maison's signature satin-finished crystal, handcrafted in France.
Rather than presenting the decanter as a standalone product, the assignment explored the relationship between exceptional crystal, rare whisky, and one of the most celebrated interiors in American design history. The richly layered environment of Dawnridge provides a dramatic architectural backdrop where light, crystal, texture, and color work together to create an image that feels both editorial and cinematic. The pairing of Lalique crystal with The Macallan reinforces a longstanding dialogue between two brands whose shared dedication to craftsmanship has produced some of the world's most celebrated luxury collaborations.
This commission reflects Matthew Roharik's expertise in creating luxury brand imagery that unites exceptional products with extraordinary environments. His work for international luxury houses, museums, auction houses, collectors, and design brands emphasizes the relationship between object, architecture, and light, producing photographs that elevate both the product and the story behind it.