Smith & Singer
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A St. James (Charles Gouyn) scent bottle, circa 1753

Estimate $3,000 – $5,000

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in the form of a maiden in decollete gown with yellow and turquoise bodice and flowered skirt, seated against a vine holding a bunch of grapes, with gilt mounted rim and rosebud stopper
9 cm high

  • Lot Sold $6,000 (Hammer Price)
  • $7,320 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Provenance

Christie's, Melbourne, 17 August 1993, lot 210

Condition Report

Lid has slight losses to several leaves. Metal collar to top of bottle probably restuck. Small firing crack emanating from under mount extending approximately 4mm. Minor losses to leaves to bottle. Otherwise good condition.

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Alison Alford

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Arts & Design
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Harley Young

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Arts & Design
Melbourne
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Anthony Hurl

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Adelaide
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Philip A. Gore

Consultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments

Arts & Design
Melbourne
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Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0789  |  29 Jul 2014  |  Melbourne
6 PM


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