We are an authorized, direct-from-the-publisher retailer of NEW books. Our titles are ON HAND and available for immediate shipping. Table of Contents This book is signed by the authors; Mary Lou and Glenn Utt! The tremendously imaginative RenLalique and his family have created an unparalleled elegance of style; their ingenuity has captivated us for a hundred years and promises to captivate us for a hundred more.
Now, for the first time, Lalique Perfume Bottles brings together the complete perfume bottle designs of RenLalique and Cristal Lalique from 1907 to the present. All 288 designs are illustrated, including extremely rare pieces unknown to even the best-informed dealers and collectors, and some original designs, models, and mockups, many never produced or publicly viewed. Each bottle is cataloged with commentary on the signature and the relative rarity and value of the piece. From Coty in 1907 to Nina Ricci today, Lalique has always been the innovator in the perfume bottle market, and the name "Lalique" has become synonymous with elegant presentations, incredible artistic ability, and illustrious design. Coty was the first parfumeur who wanted to package his scent as an objet de luxe in stunning flacons with engraved and gilded labels placed in elegant leather and wooden boxes lined with silk. But Coty's neighbor RenLalique was imaginative enough to envision infinite and daring decorative possibilities. Since the early twentieth century, dozens of other perfume companies have turned to Lalique to design bottles of extraordinary elegance. These bottles are continually growing in popularity among collectors who are willing to pay tens of thousands of dollars for rare examples; less rare pieces can still be purchased for around $100. Flea markets, country auctions, and house sales include exceptional bargains for the persistent and knowledgeable collector. Museums and galleries worldwide continue to sponsor extensive exhibitions of Lalique's work. Lalique Perfume Bottles will be an invaluable addition to the libraries of collectors."
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