A vibrant trio, pulled straight from the shelves of a late 19th–early 20th-century French atelier. These antique pigment bottles once held the dry powdered colors that artists purchased by the ounce from their local marchand de couleurs. Each glass bottle still retains its original mineral pigments—brilliant chrome yellow, fiery orange, and classic verdigris green—beautifully preserved with all the texture of time.
The hand-labeled papers wrapped around each bottle are authentic French tax and receipt forms, repurposed by color merchants as studio labeling. This blend of official French script and powdered pigment creates a rare harmony of art and archive, offering a tactile glimpse into how working artists sourced and stored their materials more than a century ago.
Whether styled together or displayed individually, this set brings remarkable color, history, and authenticity to any vignette—perfect for collectors, artists, or anyone drawn to Old World craft.
Found in France, late 19th century - early 20th century
Set includes 3 pieces total
Antique French hand-blown pigment bottles in vibrant original colors (green, orange, and goldenrod)
Box shown for styling only and not included
Each bottle shows signs of wear, consistent with age and use
Approximate measurements for each piece:
Green Pigment Bottle: original glass stopper. Bottom is embossed with “VB”, “250”, and “L0”. Measures 6.5” H x 2.375” H.
Orange Pigment Bottle: original glass stopper. Lid is embossed with “F”, “AFNOR”, and “2”; bottom is embossed with “125”. Measures 5.75” H x 1.875” W.
Yellow Pigment Bottle: original glass stopper. The bottom is embossed with “VB”, “125”, and “L4”. Measures 4.5” H x 2” W.
Available for pick up, local delivery, and nationwide shipping.
Request a trade discount here.
A vibrant trio, pulled straight from the shelves of a late 19th–early 20th-century French atelier. These antique pigment bottles once held the dry powdered colors that artists purchased by the ounce from their local marchand de couleurs. Each glass bottle still retains its original mineral pigments—brilliant chrome yellow, fiery orange, and classic verdigris green—beautifully preserved with all the texture of time.
The hand-labeled papers wrapped around each bottle are authentic French tax and receipt forms, repurposed by color merchants as studio labeling. This blend of official French script and powdered pigment creates a rare harmony of art and archive, offering a tactile glimpse into how working artists sourced and stored their materials more than a century ago.
Whether styled together or displayed individually, this set brings remarkable color, history, and authenticity to any vignette—perfect for collectors, artists, or anyone drawn to Old World craft.
Found in France, late 19th century - early 20th century
Set includes 3 pieces total
Antique French hand-blown pigment bottles in vibrant original colors (green, orange, and goldenrod)
Box shown for styling only and not included
Each bottle shows signs of wear, consistent with age and use
Approximate measurements for each piece:
Green Pigment Bottle: original glass stopper. Bottom is embossed with “VB”, “250”, and “L0”. Measures 6.5” H x 2.375” H.
Orange Pigment Bottle: original glass stopper. Lid is embossed with “F”, “AFNOR”, and “2”; bottom is embossed with “125”. Measures 5.75” H x 1.875” W.
Yellow Pigment Bottle: original glass stopper. The bottom is embossed with “VB”, “125”, and “L4”. Measures 4.5” H x 2” W.
Available for pick up, local delivery, and nationwide shipping.
Request a trade discount here.
