Emporium Auction
Thu, May 19, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 89
Two French Opaline Glass Perfumes
Estimate: $100 - $300
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
19th century, one bottle of blue opaline glass, gilt metal mesh overlay, gilt metal crown hinged cap, top of cap depicting hand painted image of Luxor Obelisky and other historic structures, butterfly wing overlay, opening to stopper, 3-1/2 in.; white opaline bottle with gilt metal openwork overlay, gilt metal hinged cap, top with hand painted image of l'Arc de Triomphe, 2-3/4 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Condition
stopper broken, larger bottle doesn't close completely, scratching, discoloration, losses to hand painted images, primarily obelisk, embedded dirt, verdigris to overlay, residue, wear to bases
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