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Up for sale is a highly sought-after piece of early Art Deco fragrance history: an authentic, rare 1916 "La Bohème" perfume bottle, designed by the legendary glass artisan Maurice Depinoix for the Arly Paris perfume house.Featuring a stunning, theatrical eye-shaped design crafted from clear and frosted glass, this bottle is heavily accented by beautiful geometric lines and its original, iconic grey patinated stopper.Finding this specific bottle with its original matching bouchon (stopper) intact is incredibly difficult, making this a stellar addition to any commercial or private antique vanity collection.Condition Details (Please Read Before offerding):We believe in full transparency so you can offer with absolute confidence. This historic piece is being offered in honest, as-found estate condition:Stopper: The original grey-patinated stopper is present and visually intact. Please note that the stopper is currently frozen/stuck in the neck. We have opted to leave it as-found to preserve the integrity of the antique glass rather than forcing it.Glass Condition: The body of the bottle displays beautiful, crisp frosted lines. There is one small, singular chip on the glass edge (clearly highlighted in the photo gallery). No major cracks or structural damage.Label: The central oval paper label is missing, revealing the smooth central glass well underneath.Specifications:Designer: Maurice Depinoix
Maker: Arly Paris
Circa: 1916
Material: Frosted & Patinated Art GlassHeight: Approx. 3.5 inches.Don't miss the opportunity to add this rare, avant-garde Depinoix masterpiece to your collection. Because of the noted condition factors, we are starting the offerding at a highly competitive price point.
