Art Nouveau Green Glass Perfume Bottle, Late 19th to Early 20th C

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A refined example of late 19th- to early 20th-century vanity art, this decorative perfume bottle features a deep emerald-green glass … Read more A refined example of late 19th- to early 20th-century vanity art, this decorative perfume bottle features a deep emerald-green glass body with a narrow neck and a fitted glass stopper. The surface is overlaid with a metallic paint finish, often referred to as a silver-leaf paint effect—a technique characteristic of the Art Nouveau period used in decorative art to mimic the look of genuine silver overlay.
Both functional and ornamental, the piece embodies the era’s fascination with sensual form and the artistry of daily ritual. See less