A Taste of Rococo

A Rare Vincennes Bleu Lapis-Ground Ewer and Basin, Circa 1753-55

A Rare St. James (Charles Gouyn Factory) White Figure Group of Lovers with a Dove, Circa 1749-59

A Rare St. James (Charles Gouyn Factory) Figure Group of Lovers with a Dove, Circa 1749-59

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A Taste of Rococo

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Sotheby's is proud to present A Taste of Rococo: Porcelain from an American Private Collection. This collection was lovingly assembled with great joy and enthusiasm over thirty years and encapsulates the whimsical nature of the Rococo. The reigning style of mid-18th century Europe is celebrated here through form and decoration, represented in English porcelain of Chelsea, Worcester, Derby and Longton Hall, as well as French and Meissen porcelain. For assistance with bidding and registration, please contact: +1 212 606 700 enquiries@sothebys.com For all other enquiries please contact: Richard Hird Vice President Specialist European Ceramics Head of Sale, Classic Design New York +1 212 894 1442 RICHARD.HIRD@SOTHEBYS.COM Christina Prescott-Walker Senior Vice President Global Director, Art and Objects +1 212 894 1089 CHRISTINA.PRESCOTT-WALKER@SOTHEBYS.COM Mattie Jones Pre-Sale Coordinator Silver and Ceramics +1 212 894 1813 MATTIE.JONES@SOTHEBYS.COM

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A Rare St. James (Charles Gouyn Factory) White Figure Group of Lovers with a Dove, Circa 1749-59: A Rare St. James (Charles Gouyn Factory) White Figure Group of Lovers with a Dove, Circa 1749-59 modeled as a gallant wearing his hair en queue and with a rosette affixed to his left shoulder and

0249: A Rare St. James (Charles Gouyn Factory) White Figure Group of Lovers with a Dove, Circa 1749-59Est. US$30,000-US$50,000Lot Closed

A Rare St. James (Charles Gouyn Factory) Figure Group of Lovers with a Dove, Circa 1749-59: A Rare St. James (Charles Gouyn Factory) Figure Group of Lovers with a Dove, Circa 1749-59 the same model as the preceding but enameled, the brown-haired maiden wearing a blue bow knotted choker and

0250: A Rare St. James (Charles Gouyn Factory) Figure Group of Lovers with a Dove, Circa 1749-59Est. US$20,000-US$30,000Lot Closed

A Pair of Bow Figures Allegorical of Spring and Autumn, Circa 1755, and a Bow Figure of Flower Girl,: A Pair of Bow Figures Allegorical of Spring and Autumn, Circa 1755, and a Bow Figure of Flower Girl, Circa 1760 Bow Figures of Spring and Autumn, painted with complimenting small flower sprigs, and

0251: A Pair of Bow Figures Allegorical of Spring and Autumn, Circa 1755, and a Bow Figure of Flower Girl,Est. US$1,500-US$2,500Lot Closed

Two Bow Figures and a Derby Figure, Circa 1755-60: Two Bow Figures and a Derby Figure, Circa 1755-60 comprising: a Bow figure of Columbine Dancing, Circa 1758-60, standing in dancing pose holding her apron outstretched, wearing a pink hat, green

0252: Two Bow Figures and a Derby Figure, Circa 1755-60Est. US$1,500-US$2,500Lot Closed

A Rare Longton Hall Commedia dell'Arte Figure of a Hurdy-Gurdy Player and a Bow Commedia dell'Arte: A Rare Longton Hall Commedia dell'Arte Figure of a Hurdy-Gurdy Player and a Bow Commedia dell'Arte Figure of Harlequin, Circa 1755 the Longton Hall figure, modeled seated playing a hurdy-gurdy,

0253: A Rare Longton Hall Commedia dell'Arte Figure of a Hurdy-Gurdy Player and a Bow Commedia dell'ArteEst. US$1,500-US$2,000Lot Closed

A Very Rare Worcester Milk Jug and Cover, Circa 1765-68: A Very Rare Worcester Milk Jug and Cover, Circa 1765-68 of ovoid shape, with a double twisted handle gilded with graduated dots, the cover with a yellow and puce flower finial, painted, in the

0254: A Very Rare Worcester Milk Jug and Cover, Circa 1765-68Est. US$10,000-US$15,000Lot Closed

Two Worcester 'Blind Earl' Sweetmeat Dishes, Circa 1758 and Circa 1775: Two Worcester 'Blind Earl' Sweetmeat Dishes, Circa 1758 and Circa 1775 each of lobed circular shape and molded with leafy stems, the stalk handle with two buds growing from a terminal, one, painted

0255: Two Worcester 'Blind Earl' Sweetmeat Dishes, Circa 1758 and Circa 1775Est. US$1,500-US$2,000Lot Closed

A Rare Vauxhall Sugar Bowl, Circa 1755-57: A Rare Vauxhall Sugar Bowl, Circa 1755-57 finely painted on either side with small sprays of mixed flowers and leaves issuing from the rim, the interior with a large leaf and three small sprigs,

0256: A Rare Vauxhall Sugar Bowl, Circa 1755-57Est. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Closed

A Worcester Vase, Circa 1758: A Worcester Vase, Circa 1758 of slender quadrilobed baluster form with flared neck and twin green lug handles, painted with sprays of tulips and other flowers among small flower sprigs. Height

0257: A Worcester Vase, Circa 1758Est. US$600-US$800Lot Closed

A Pair of Worcester Dessert Plates, Circa 1768-70: A Pair of Worcester Dessert Plates, Circa 1768-70 painted, in the London atelier of James Giles, with loose sprays of roses and mixed flowers and

0258: A Pair of Worcester Dessert Plates, Circa 1768-70Est. US$1,500-US$2,500Lot Closed

Three Worcester Scalloped Dessert Plates, Circa 1765-70: Three Worcester Scalloped Dessert Plates, Circa 1765-70 painted, in the London atelier of James Giles, with brightly coloured birds in branches, the centers with either a sliced

0259: Three Worcester Scalloped Dessert Plates, Circa 1765-70Est. US$1,500-US$2,000Lot Closed

A Worcester Coffee Pot and Cover and a Coffee Cup, and a Longton Hall Coffee Cup, Circa 1755-58: A Worcester Coffee Pot and Cover and a Coffee Cup, and a Longton Hall Coffee Cup, Circa 1755-58 the coffee pot and cover, of small size, baluster shape with a double scroll handle, painted in

0260: A Worcester Coffee Pot and Cover and a Coffee Cup, and a Longton Hall Coffee Cup, Circa 1755-58Est. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Closed

Three Sèvres glass coolers , 1766, 1767, 1773: Three Sèvres glass coolers , 1766, 1767, 1773 seaux à verre, painted with flower sprays and sprigs, the rims with a blue triple-line border interlaced by gilt foliate scrolls, with scroll

0261: Three Sèvres glass coolers , 1766, 1767, 1773Est. US$3,000-US$5,000Lot Closed

A Vincennes or Early Sèvres Bleu-Lapis-Ground Toilet Pot And Cover, Circa 1755: A Vincennes or Early Sèvres Bleu Lapis-Ground Toilet Pot And Cover, Circa 1755 pot à pomade or pot à pate, of cylindrical form, the cover with a flower knop, colorfully painted with

0262: A Vincennes or Early Sèvres Bleu-Lapis-Ground Toilet Pot And Cover, Circa 1755Est. US$3,000-US$5,000Lot Closed

A Vincennes and Sèvres Bleu Lapis-Ground Assembled Part-Tea Service, 1754-58: A Vincennes and Sèvres Bleu Lapis-Ground Assembled Part-Tea Service, 1754-58 each piece colorfully painted with birds in flight within panels edged with gilt floral and foliate borders reserved

0263: A Vincennes and Sèvres Bleu Lapis-Ground Assembled Part-Tea Service, 1754-58Est. US$20,000-US$30,000Lot Closed

A Rare Vincennes Bleu Lapis-Ground Ewer and Basin, Circa 1753-55: A Rare Vincennes Bleu Lapis-Ground Ewer and Basin, Circa 1753-55 pot à eau à la Romaine uni et jatte ovale, each piece colorfully painted with birds in flight, some bearing leafy

0264: A Rare Vincennes Bleu Lapis-Ground Ewer and Basin, Circa 1753-55Est. US$60,000-US$80,000Lot Closed

A Rare Pair of Chelsea ‘Mazarine’ Blue-Ground Beakers or Cabinet Cups, Circa 1761: A Rare Pair of Chelsea ‘Mazarine’ Blue-Ground Beakers or Cabinet Cups, Circa 1761 of large size with everted rims, finely tooled gilded onto the mazarine blue grounds with vignettes of

0265: A Rare Pair of Chelsea ‘Mazarine’ Blue-Ground Beakers or Cabinet Cups, Circa 1761Est. US$4,000-US$6,000Lot Closed

A Worcester Small Plate or Saucer Dish and a Dessert Plate, Circa 1765-70: A Worcester Small Plate or Saucer Dish and a Dessert Plate, Circa 1765-70 painted, in the London atelier of James Giles, the small plate or saucer dish, in bright colors with a 'fancy

0266: A Worcester Small Plate or Saucer Dish and a Dessert Plate, Circa 1765-70Est. US$1,200-US$1,800Lot Closed

A Derby Dovecote Pastille Burner, Circa 1765: A Derby Dovecote Pastille Burner, Circa 1765 modeled as a rustic tower perched on a rockwork mound base with a set of stairs leading to the gilt door, the scale molded roof flanked with two rows of

0267: A Derby Dovecote Pastille Burner, Circa 1765Est. US$6,000-US$8,000Lot Closed

A Bow 'Birds in Branches' Buntings Group and A Bow Figure of a Bunting, Circa 1765-70: A Bow 'Birds in Branches' Buntings Group and A Bow Figure of a Bunting, Circa 1765-70 the group, each with yellow plumage, modeled guarding a nest of fledglings among branches, with a reclining dog

0268: A Bow 'Birds in Branches' Buntings Group and A Bow Figure of a Bunting, Circa 1765-70Est. US$1,500-US$2,000Lot Closed

A Worcester 'Dolphin Ewer' Creamboat and A Liverpool Large Fluted Teapot and Cover, Circa 1760-65: A Worcester 'Dolphin Ewer' Creamboat and A Liverpool Large Fluted Teapot and Cover, Circa 1760-65 the Worcester Creamboat, of shell-molded form on a pedestal foot with a lamprey handle, brightly

0269: A Worcester 'Dolphin Ewer' Creamboat and A Liverpool Large Fluted Teapot and Cover, Circa 1760-65Est. US$1,200-US$1,800Lot Closed

A Worcester Mug, Circa 1756-57: A Worcester Mug, Circa 1756-57 of cylindrical foot with slightly spreading, applied with a grooved strap handle, painted with bouquet of flowers including roses and a tulip, loose sprigs and a

0270: A Worcester Mug, Circa 1756-57Est. US$500-US$700Lot Closed

A Pair of Worcester Lozenge-Shaped Dessert Dishes, and A Square-Shaped Dish, Circa 1770: A Pair of Worcester Lozenge-Shaped Dessert Dishes, and a Square-Shaped Dish, Circa 1770 painted, in the London atelier of James Giles, the pair in vibrant colors with tendrils of mixed

0271: A Pair of Worcester Lozenge-Shaped Dessert Dishes, and A Square-Shaped Dish, Circa 1770Est. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Closed

Two Worcester Leaf-Shaped Dishes, Circa 1760: Two Worcester Leaf-Shaped Dishes, Circa 1760 the veins picked out in puce, finely painted with a spray of flowers and leaves and scattered small flower sprigs. Width 8 1/2 in. 21.7 cm

0272: Two Worcester Leaf-Shaped Dishes, Circa 1760Est. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Closed

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