- 695
A St. James (Charles Gouyn) gold-mounted double scent bottle, circa 1750-54
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 6.9cm., 2 3/4 in. high
formed as a parrot and a cockerel standing on a small mound base, the cockerel's neck set with a band inscribed 'MIGNONE' in gold on white enamel, the parrot with a band of ten foil backed faceted garnets, their detachable heads as chained stoppers, the mounted base painted with small flower sprigs and a larger spray to the underside,
Provenance
The Property of the late Otto and Magdalena Blohm, sold Sotheby's London, 24th April 1961, lot 274; acquired at the sale by E. Edwards;
The Property of Stewart Granger, Esq., sold Christie's London, 20th May 1963, lot 91.
The Property of Stewart Granger, Esq., sold Christie's London, 20th May 1963, lot 91.
Literature
G. E. Bryant, The Chelsea Porcelain Toys, London, 1925, p. 47, mentioned.
Related literature
Reginald Blunt (ed.), The Cheyne Book of Chelsea and China Pottery, London, 1924, pl. 27, no. 22;
Kate Foster, Scent Bottles, London, 1966, p. 59, pl. 44;
Kate Foster, Chelsea Scent Bottles - 'Girl in a Swing' and Another Group, 1967, E.C.C Trans., Vol. 6, Pt. 3, p. 285,
Related literature
Reginald Blunt (ed.), The Cheyne Book of Chelsea and China Pottery, London, 1924, pl. 27, no. 22;
Kate Foster, Scent Bottles, London, 1966, p. 59, pl. 44;
Kate Foster, Chelsea Scent Bottles - 'Girl in a Swing' and Another Group, 1967, E.C.C Trans., Vol. 6, Pt. 3, p. 285,
Condition
In overall good condition, there is some minor losses to the enamel band on the cockerel's mount.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Very few examples of this form appear to be recorded, listed as 'Cochin China Cock and parrot', Kate Foster includes this model in the first category in her paper, op. cit., 1967. A second example was in the Otto and Magdalene Blohm collection, sold in these rooms 9th-10th October 1961, lot 521. Another, published by Foster from the collection of the late Mrs. Meyer Sassoon; The Property of Mrs. Derek Fitzgerald, sold Sotheby's London, 4th May 1965, lot 66 subsequently entered the Morrison collection and was sold in these rooms, 10th November 2015, lot 142.