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A St. James (Charles Gouyn) gilt-metal-mounted scent bottle and stopper, circa 1750-54
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain, metal mount
- 9cm., 3 1/2 in. high
formed as a vase of flowers, the vase section of flaring flattened shape with two ring handles, painted with bouquets of flowers and small sprigs, the top section applied with individual brightly painted flowers, the chained stopper formed as a dragonfly,
Literature
Comparative Literature
G. E. Bryant, The Chelsea Porcelain Toys, 1925, p. 63, pl. 11;
Kate Foster, Chelsea Scent Bottles - 'Girl in a Swing' and Another Group, 1967, E.C.C Trans., Vol. 6, Pt. 3, p. 286, no. 24, pl. 209(a)
G. E. Bryant, The Chelsea Porcelain Toys, 1925, p. 63, pl. 11;
Kate Foster, Chelsea Scent Bottles - 'Girl in a Swing' and Another Group, 1967, E.C.C Trans., Vol. 6, Pt. 3, p. 286, no. 24, pl. 209(a)
Condition
The applied flowers have been professionally restored.
"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
Listed as 'Urn of Flowers', Kate Foster includes this model in the first category, Girl in a Swing, in her paper, op. cit., 1967. Examples of this model featured in renowned collections of Chelsea scent bottles; one was in the collection of Mrs. Meyer Sassoon, The Property of Mrs. Derek Fitzgerald, sold at Sotheby's London, 4th May 1965, lot 26 and two were in the collection of Otto Blohm, sold 4th July 1960, lot 40 and 24th April 1961, lot 261.