. PROVENANCE: From Private estate collections of Mr. Jean “John” Paul Bourgoin (1921 - 2016).Born in Jouan Les Guerets, France, just west of Normandy, on September 28, 1921 to Ada and Colonel Andre Bourgoin of the French Army.The family relocated to Fez, near Casablanca, Morocco, where Ada played the violin for the silent movie industry.Jean Paul began flying at an early age and ran a flying school in Casablanca prior to World War II. Due to his father’s relationship with Brigadier General Bill Donovan he was assigned to Patton’s 7th Army as a pilot flying the P-40 and as General Patton’s interpreter as he spoke 5 languages including Arabic.He met his wife of 66 years, Jane in Toulouse, France during WWII. She was a nurse, allegedly with the French underground, and a ambulance driver. They were accomplished travelers visiting countries around the globe and living in locations in South America Chicago Ill and Boca Grande Florida.While spending time in France after the war finding colorful porcelains From China in local auctions and estate sales he began his collection. The items in this sale are a small part of his magnificent collection.. Dimensions: 9-1/4" H x 4-1/2" Diam.(each) Stand: 1-7/8 . Lustrous pair of Qianlong porcelain hat stands, with a bulbous head, tall cylindrical column supported upon a circular base and angled buttressing. Decorated in colorful red glaze with gilt depictions of floral foliage medallions. The column, head, and base are immersed in various symmetric tessellations making for an elaborate design. The enamel is immaculate showing a smooth sheen and refined artistry. These hat stands rests in a corresponding groove on top of the circular hand-carved wooden pedestals.品项报告: Over all in EXCELLENT Condition. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. SEVEN SEAS GALLERY shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.