Lot #324 - A rare St. James (Charles Gouyn) 'Three Graces' gilt metal mounted porcelain figural scent bottle/etui, circa 1750-1754
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Auction House:Sotheby's Australia
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Sale Name:Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design
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Sale Date:21 Jun 2017 ~ 5.30pm
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Lot #:324
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Lot Description:A rare St. James (Charles Gouyn) 'Three Graces' gilt metal mounted porcelain figural scent bottle/etui, circa 1750-1754
with a two sectional body, the hinged cover enclosing a compartment housing perfume, with a gold stopper and safety chain, the lower body forming a compartment for sewing implements and cosmetics terminating in a seal base, inscribed 'L'Amour / Vous / Lofere ' in enamel to the gilt metal collar
11 cm high -
Estimate:A$8,000 - 12,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Precious Objects
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