perfume bottle
Object NamePerfume Bottle with Stopper
Designer
René Lalique
(French, 1860-1945)
Manufacturer
Lalique et Cie
(France)
Made FromGlass, Patina
Datedesigned in 1928
Place MadeFrance, possibly Combs-la-Ville; France, possibly Wingen-sur-Moder
TechniqueMold-blown, mold-pressed, acid-etched, applied patina
SizeOverall H: 26.5 cm, W: 16 cm, D: 6.7 cm
Accession Number2011.3.258
Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionPerfume Bottle with Stopper, "Myosotis, Bouchon figurine, Toilette flacon no. 2 (Forget-me-not, figurine stopper, eau-de-toilette flask no. 2)". Colorless glass, brown patina; mold-blown vessel, mold-pressed stopper, acid-etched, applied patina. (a) Flattened ovoid bottle with narrow neck and flat rim. Exterior of vessel decorated with floral garland arches. Brown patina on exterior. (b) Stopper with figure of kneeling nude woman with arms showering herself with flowers. Brown patina on decoration.Provenance
Source
Stanford Steppa
- 2011-12-09
Source
Elaine Steppa
- 2011-12-09
Object copyright© Rene Lalique
