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Object NameLucien Lelong Perfume Bottle with Stopper and Case
Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)
Manufacturer Lalique et Cie
Made FromGlass, Enamel, Metal, Velvet
Datedesigned in 1929
TechniqueMold-blown, mold-pressed, acid-etched, enameled, stamped
Size(a) Glass Bottle H: 10.4 cm, W: 3 cm, D: 3 cm; (b) Glass Stopper H: 11.8 cm, W: 5.4 cm, D: 5.4 cm
Accession Number2011.3.288
Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)
Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass
Place Made
France, possibly Combs-la-Ville; France, possibly Wingen-sur-Moder
Physical DescriptionLucien Lelong Perfume Bottle with Stopper and Case, "Lucien Lelong - 1, Parfums A, B, C, or N". (a) Colorless glass, black enamel; mold-blown and enameled bottle, mold-pressed and enameled stopper, acid-etched. Rectangular bottle with short cylindrical neck and lipped rim. Exterior of vessel decorated with black enameled U-shapes. (b) Matching glass stopper with cube-shaped top. (c) Matching base of silver stamped metal case inscribed, "LUCIEN LELONG", and lined with black velvet. (d) Matching cover of stamped metal case with silver U-shapes with black background.
Provenance
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Object copyright© Rene Lalique
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