A Mintons porcelain bleu celeste ground 'Queen's Vase'

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A Mintons porcelain bleu celeste ground 'Queen's Vase' Third quarter 19th century In the Sevres-style, with fruit reserves on the gilt highlighted bleu celeste ground Puce printed factory mark, impressed MINTONS Height 9 3/4 in., width 12 in., depth 9 in. By descent through the family Other Notes: Marjorie Merriweather Post (1887-1973) was an American businesswoman, philanthropist and art collector. Daughter and heiress to C.W. Post, founder of the Postum Cereal Company (later General Mills), she became one of the wealthiest women in American at the age of 27. Post was a style maven socialite, known for her “high style” taste in design and a legendary fashion sense embellished by an unrivaled jewelry collection. She traveled extensively, collecting art, furnishings and treasures along the way, discovering a particular love for French and Russian culture. In 1955, Post bought Hillwood Estate in Washington, D.C., as a primary residence and to house her prized collections. Today, Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens is open to the public, displaying her collections of French and Russian furniture and decorative arts, highlighted by Sevres porcelain and Faberge objets de vertu. The form of the above lot is taken from a vase in the British Royal Collection, which appears to be the only known Sevres vase of this form. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.

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