A René Lalique 'Le Jade' cased green glass perfume bottle for Roger et Gallet Paris, designed 1926
Estimate $2,000 – $3,000
THE SIROS COLLECTION, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
the flask form body and stopper moulded with foliage and an exotic bird, moulded 'ROGER ET GALLET PARIS', 'LE JADE' and partial moulded factory mark to the underside, the stopper inscribed may be 129-1, together with the original box
8.5 cm high
- Lot Sold $2,000 (Hammer Price)
- $2,440 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Literature
Felix Marcilhac, R. Lalique, Catalogue Raisonne De L'Oeuvre de Verre, Editions de l'Amateur, Paris, 2004, p. 948 (illustrated, another example)
Condition Report
Overall in good condition. The rim has posibly been ground slightly to one side, several tiny nicks to the edge of base, the base has a moulded mark 'R' and 'FRANCE'with 'LALIQUE' not evident, both bottle and stopper inscribed 129.1. Minor surface wear consistent with age and gentle use.
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