200 - Extremely Rare “L'Anneau Merveilleux” — René Lalique Bottle in Its Case

Extremely Rare “L'Anneau Merveilleux” — René Lalique Bottle in Its Case RENÉ LALIQUE (1860–1945) for ARYS — “L'Anneau Merveilleux” " - "Ovoid Butterflies" bottle in its case A swarm of butterflies in flight, designed by René Lalique for the Arys house. An ovoid-shaped bottle made of blown and molded white glass, its shoulder encircled by a frieze of butterflies in relief amid small flowers, enhanced with a gray patina. It is topped with its molded disc stopper, engraved with a butterfly. The neck retains its original sealing cord and cap. It bears a gold medallion label with a rocaille border, inscribed “L’Anneau Merveilleux - Arys - 3, rue de la Paix, Paris.” Signed “Arys” and “R. Lalique” in relief beneath the base Beneath the base, three Italian tax stamps reading “Arys - Parfums de luxe - Abb.to Bollo Milano - Vale per vendita,” illustrated with a young woman holding a bouquet, affixed for sale in Italy. Box H. 12 cm; Bottle H. 10.7 cm. Presented in its original hinged box, lined with cream-colored canvas, adorned with a wreath of roses bearing the inscription “Arys.” The interior is lined with cream-colored satin and bears the printed address “Arys - 3, rue de la Paix - Paris .” Model created in 1922. Bibliography: Félix Marcilhac, “René Lalique, Catalogue Raisonné of Glass Works,” Éditions de l’Amateur, model Arys-17, pp. 923–925. Empty; label worn; tax stamps torn; box stained; interior satin stained and torn along the fold.