Perfume bottles recount a wealth of many-hued stories. Here are a few of them.
René Lalique, "Amphitrite", 1920s, moulded pressed glass bottle, h. 10,5 cm. Drouot, 20 June 2016. Coutau-Bégarie. Result: €9,374
René Lalique, "Amphitrite", 1920s, moulded pressed glass bottle, h. 10,5 cm. Drouot, 20 June 2016. Coutau-Bégarie. Result: €9,374
Previously, perfume was made using animal substances (particularly ambergris and musk) or plants (like rose and jasmine). In the 19 th century, the creative possibilities of perfumers…
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