perfume bottle
Object NamePerfume Bottle with Stopper
Designer
René Lalique
(French, 1860-1945)
Manufacturer
Lalique et Cie
(France)
Made FromGlass, Gold Leaf, Patina
Datedesigned in 1912
Place MadeFrance, possibly Clairefontaine; France, possibly Combs-la-Ville
TechniqueMold-blown, mold-pressed, acid-etched, applied patina
SizeOverall H: 9.6 cm, W: 6.9 cm, D: 3.3 cm; (a) Bottle H: 8.4 cm, W: 6.9 cm, D: 3.1 cm; (b) Stopper H: 2.6 cm, W: 3.2 cm, D: 3.2 cm
Accession Number2011.3.298
Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass
Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionPerfume Bottle with Stopper, "Fougères (Ferns)". Colorless glass with green patina, green glass, gold leaf; mold-blown bottle, mold-pressed stopper, mold-pressed and applied medallion, acid-etched. (a) Rectangular bottle with slightly bulging walls, narrow cylindrical neck, and lipped rim. Walls of vessel decorated with oval portrait medallion, each showing a woman or girl holding a flower. Backs of plaques contain gold leaf and join together inside of vessel. Exterior of vessel decorated with fern motif covered in green patina. (b) Matching stopper with flat, square top.Provenance
Source
Stanford Steppa
- 2011-12-09
Source
Elaine Steppa
- 2011-12-09
Object copyright© Rene Lalique
