France, 19th century, maker's mark to base, each of architectural form with the head and torso of two Renaissance figures on opposite sides, 14-7/8 x 5-3/4 x 5 in.
Provenance: Christie's, New York, Maria Felix: La Dona, July 18, 2007, lot 553 (tags); Collection of Steve Stewart, Lake Lure, North Carolina
Note: These scent bottles come by way of Christie's from the collection of the Golden Age of Hollywood femme fatale Maria Felix, best known for her role as the eponymous lead in 1941's Dona Barbara.
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Christie's, New York, Maria Felix: La Dona, July 18, 2007, lot 553 (tags); Collection of Steve Stewart, Lake Lure, North Carolina
some wear to the gilding and residue to bases, one stopper with restoration to all four arms, one bottle with small area of repair or retouch to lantern, both male figures with break and repair to necks (see blacklight photos) and one with chip to corner
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