A COLLECTION OF VINTAGE "L'AIR DU TEMPS" PERFUME BOTTLES AND PRESENTATION, BY MARC LALIQUE (French 1900-1977), FOR NINA RICCI, CIRCA 1951 AND LATER, comprising two 1/4 fl.oz. spiral glass flacons with frosted stopper in the form of two doves kissing in mid-flight, one with label on base naming the scent, perfumer, "Lalique/Bottle," height: 2 3/4"; accompanied by two matching 1/2 fl.oz. bottles, acid etch marked base reading "Nina Ricci/Bottle/Made By/Lalique," one retaining original perfume, height: 4 1/4"; along with a large Eau de Toilette splash flacon, circa 1990, the clear glass flacon molded with two frosted and raised kissing doves, over the name of the scent in gilt serigraphy, topped by a silvered frond and bird embossed bulbous screw cap, the molded base marked "Nina Ricci-Paris/120 ml/Bottle Made in France/" and numbered "6330" in white ink, height: 7 1/4"; along with a matching 100 ml flacon, height: 4 1/2"; an unopened miniature replica, height: 2"; and two Eau de Toilette bottles, circa 1968, the name of the scent in gilt serigraphy centering the holding chamber under a high upswept neck, topped by a flat octagonal disc stopper, molded base marked "Lalique Bottle/HP" beside "1/4 fl.oz." over "Made In France," height: 2 9/16", one accompanied by the original presentation box, the square cream felt exterior centered by a gilt embossed scene of three classically rendered figures, the lift-up and drop-front opening to reveal a white textured fabric lined interior, "L'Air du Temps/Nina Ricci" embossed in gilt serigraphy across the base of the platform, reversing to a large white paper label. (9)

All flacons in good condition, with no apparent major chips, cracks, or repairs. The bottles with stoppers in the form of kissing doves in mid-flight in excellent condition. As mentioned, one unopened and retaining original perfume. The large Eau de Toilette molded with dove motif with some loss of metallic silvered finish on stopper. Its corresponding miniature replica retaining original perfume. One of the 1968 Eau de Toilette bottles with a number of gilt lines, or scratches, as well as clouding. The presentation box in poor repair, with stains and pen marks to the exterior, and a number of interior stained areas as well. All clearly and correctly marked. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."