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d'Orsay

d'Orsay

Object NameLeather Case for Perfume Bottles
Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)
Manufacturer Lalique et Cie (France)
Made FromLeather, Ribbon, Wool, Metal
Datedesigned in 1920
Place MadeFrance, Combs-la-Ville
TechniqueAssembled
SizeOverall L: 20.7 cm, W: 9.9 cm, D: 3.8 cm
Accession Number2011.3.409 D
Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)
Not On View
Interpretive Notes
Three bottles were sold as a boxed set by the trend-setting Alfred d’Orsay, a French dandy who rubbed shoulders with influential figures like Victor Hugo and the future emperor Napoleon III. A few similar sets survive, all with different fragrance selections, suggesting that customers were invited to mix-and-match their favorites. The clean lines of these bottles anticipate the iconic Chanel No. 5 bottle, released a year later.
Physical DescriptionLeather Case for Perfume Bottles, "D'Orsay". Dark reddish brown leather, red ribbon, wool, metal; assembled. Rectangular presentation box with hinged lid and fold-out front panel.
Provenance
Source Stanford Steppa - 2011-12-09
Source Elaine Steppa - 2011-12-09

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