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Sèvres vase from the 1924 Paris Summer Olympics

Designed by M.O. Guillonet and executed by Bracquemond — circa 1924
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Awarded to gold medallists at the 1924 Paris Summer Olympics. This example was presented to Australian freestyle swimmer, Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton.

Decorated with four circular panels to the body depicting rowing, rugby, diving and football in pâte-sur-pâte on grey ground within green borders against a cobalt blue body with gilt branches of fruiting laurel. The neck decorated with stylised bi-planes.

Printed marks: O.D.V. GUILLONNET INV BRACQUEMOND SC in green, Sèvres factory mark in grey.

Provenance:
Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton and thence by descent
Decorative Arts, Christie’s Melbourne, 28-29 May 2001, Lot 140
Autumn Fine Art and Antiques Sale, Gorringes, 27 September 2022, Lot 69

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History

At the suggestion of the French Olympic Committee, these vases were developed to be given to the first-place winners as a ‘special souvenir.’ Several different variations were produced to accommodate the many different sports, and they were presented by the Paris City Council to gold medal winners in individual events only; a small number were reserved for dignitaries and institutions.

Andrew (Boy) Murray Charlton (1907-1975) won the 1500 metres freestyle title in 20 minutes 6.6 seconds, setting new Olympic and world records.

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