Lot Essay
This rare Art Deco design was the only one created for the Institut de Beauté which was located on the upper floor of the Place Vendôme shop, next door to Lalique's.
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Details
'Klytia'
Model created for the Institut de Beauté, circa 1935,
a clear and frosted glass scent bottle and stopper, of ovoid form moulded in relief with serpentine bands, the domed stopper similarly decorated, with moulded title 'Klytia' to centre, etched R.Lalique France, stencil mark 'Institut de Beauté, 26 Place Vendôme, Paris, France' (tiny chips) -- 9.5cm. high
Model created for the Institut de Beauté, circa 1935,
a clear and frosted glass scent bottle and stopper, of ovoid form moulded in relief with serpentine bands, the domed stopper similarly decorated, with moulded title 'Klytia' to centre, etched R.Lalique France, stencil mark 'Institut de Beauté, 26 Place Vendôme, Paris, France' (tiny chips) -- 9.5cm. high
Literature
F. Marcilhac, p.943
Mary Lou and Glenn Utt, IB-1, figure 208.
Mary Lou and Glenn Utt, IB-1, figure 208.