Vibrant remnants of a working French atelier, these antique pigment bottles once held the dry colors artists purchased by the ounce from local marchands de couleurs. The powdered hues—brilliant cobalt blue and rich mineral green—remain sealed inside their original glass vessels, each fitted with its period stopper.
The labels are repurposed fragments of late 19th-century French tax and receipt forms, a common studio practice of the time. Artists and color merchants reused official paperwork for everything from wrapping to labeling, giving these jars a layered history that blends bureaucracy and creativity in the most beautiful way.
Equal parts atelier and archive, this pair carries the texture of real working studios—pigment dust on the glass, hand-scripted notation, and the quiet poetry of old French paper wrapped around brilliant color.
A rare, sculptural duo perfect for display in a cabinet of curiosities, an artist’s workspace, or anywhere you want a touch of authentic Old World craft.
Found in France, late 19th-century
Set includes 2 pieces total
Antique French hand-blown pigment bottles in vibrant original colors (blue and green)
Box shown for styling only and not included
Each bottle shows signs of wear, consistent with age and use
Approximate measurements for each piece:
Blue Pigment Bottle: original cork stopper. Measures 7’5” H x 2.875” W.
Green Pigment Bottle: original glass stopper. Bottom is embossed with “VB”, “250”, and “L5”. Measures 6.625” H x 2.375” H.
Available for pick up, local delivery, and nationwide shipping.
Request a trade discount here.
Vibrant remnants of a working French atelier, these antique pigment bottles once held the dry colors artists purchased by the ounce from local marchands de couleurs. The powdered hues—brilliant cobalt blue and rich mineral green—remain sealed inside their original glass vessels, each fitted with its period stopper.
The labels are repurposed fragments of late 19th-century French tax and receipt forms, a common studio practice of the time. Artists and color merchants reused official paperwork for everything from wrapping to labeling, giving these jars a layered history that blends bureaucracy and creativity in the most beautiful way.
Equal parts atelier and archive, this pair carries the texture of real working studios—pigment dust on the glass, hand-scripted notation, and the quiet poetry of old French paper wrapped around brilliant color.
A rare, sculptural duo perfect for display in a cabinet of curiosities, an artist’s workspace, or anywhere you want a touch of authentic Old World craft.
Found in France, late 19th-century
Set includes 2 pieces total
Antique French hand-blown pigment bottles in vibrant original colors (blue and green)
Box shown for styling only and not included
Each bottle shows signs of wear, consistent with age and use
Approximate measurements for each piece:
Blue Pigment Bottle: original cork stopper. Measures 7’5” H x 2.875” W.
Green Pigment Bottle: original glass stopper. Bottom is embossed with “VB”, “250”, and “L5”. Measures 6.625” H x 2.375” H.
Available for pick up, local delivery, and nationwide shipping.
Request a trade discount here.
