A RARE 'GIRL-IN-A-SWING' TYPE GOLD-MOUNTED POLISH HUSSAR SCENT BOTTLE AND STOPPER CIRCA 1749-55

modelled standing with a dagger thrust in his sash, his head forming the stopper, the underside of the domed base painted with a pink rose sprig.

Sold, Sotheby's, London, December 14, 1972, lot 87
The Antique Porcelain Company, New York City
Property of Mr. Fritz Katz, sold, Sotheby's New York, March 3, 1979, lot 39

This scent bottle was previously catalogued as the head being a replacement most likely on the basis of the color difference between the fur trim of the hat and of the coat. However, other two examples that are discussed in the cataloguing note have the exact same color variations between the furs of the coat and the hat. The present example is the original stopper made in the period and appears not to be a replacement. Please note that there is a fine haircrack at the front extending down the neck from beneath the mount to the shoulder area and curving back up to the neck. It is possible that this is a small repaired break.
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.
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A very similar example in the Collection of Parfumerie Houbigant is illustrated by Kate Foster, Scent Bottles, color plate VI. Another similar example was sold in these rooms, May 4, 1965, lot 32.