A St. James (Charles Gouyn) scent bottle, circa 1753
Estimate $3,000 – $5,000
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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