A BELLE ÉPOQUE PERIOD BACCARAT CRYSTAL "PARFUM DES CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES" FIGURAL PERFUME BOTTLE, FOR GUERLAIN, SIGNED, CIRCA 1904, designed by Charles Mewès (French 1860-1914), the clear crystal bottle and stopper in the form of an upright turtle, with a faceted head and shell, frosted and gray patinated glass flippers, and a central gilt embossed paper label, circular acid etch marked base, accompanied by original red box with cream silk lined interior. Height: 4 1/2" Width: 2 3/4" Depth: 1 1/4" NOTE: Created by Baccarat in honor of Guerlain's new storefront located at 68 Avenue des Champs Élysées. Slow progress and delays in preparing the boutique lead Charles Mewès to design the flacon in the form of a turtle. It would be a decade before Guerlain would officially open the doors of its Champs Élysées flagship in 1914. Clearly and correctly marked. Special thanks to Grace E. Hummel.

The crystal flacon and stopper in good condition, with no large chips, cracks, or repairs. Very few to no scratches. Bottle's gilt embossed paper label is quite worn but remains fully intact and adhered to the bottle. The original red box is intact, though is also very worn and fragile. The cream silk interior has a number of stains and is fraying significantly in some areas. Bottle has been emptied of original perfume. 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."