A Chinese Famille Rose Landscape Vase H: 31cm; W: 15cm Qing Dynasty. This lot was offered by a private collector from France. It features a seal with the Count's crown emblem and the flag of General Montauban's hometown, below the crown. The seal reads "CHARLES COUSIN-MONTAUBAN, COMTE DE PALIKAO," indicating that this collection belonged to General Montauban, Comte de Palikao. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.
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A Chinese Bronze-gilt Phoenix Censer H: 12cm; W: 28cm Ming Dynasty. This lot was offered by a private collector from France. It features a seal with the Count's crown emblem and the flag of General Montauban's hometown, below the crown. The seal reads "CHARLES COUSIN-MONTAUBAN, COMTE DE PALIKAO," indicating that this collection belonged to General Montauban, Comte de Palikao. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.
Pair Chinese Famille Rose Dragon Bowls D: 19cm; H: 8cm Qing Dynasty. This lot was offered by a private collector from France. It features a seal with the Count's crown emblem and the flag of General Montauban's hometown, below the crown. The seal reads "CHARLES COUSIN-MONTAUBAN, COMTE DE PALIKAO," indicating that this collection belonged to General Montauban, Comte de Palikao. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.
A Chinese Iron Red Dragon Dish D: 47cm; H: 8cm Ming Dynasty. This lot was offered by a private collector from France. It features a seal with the Count's crown emblem and the flag of General Montauban's hometown, below the crown. The seal reads "CHARLES COUSIN-MONTAUBAN, COMTE DE PALIKAO," indicating that this collection belonged to General Montauban, Comte de Palikao. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.
A Chinese Jun-ware Washer D: 25.5cm; H: 9cm Song Dynasty. This lot was offered by a private collector from France. It features a seal with the Count's crown emblem and the flag of General Montauban's hometown, below the crown. The seal reads "CHARLES COUSIN-MONTAUBAN, COMTE DE PALIKAO," indicating that this collection belonged to General Montauban, Comte de Palikao. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.
Pair Chinese Famille Rose Peony and Pheasant Jars H: 12cm; W: 12cm Qing Dynasty. This lot was offered by a private collector from France. It features a seal with the Count's crown emblem and the flag of General Montauban's hometown, below the crown. The seal reads "CHARLES COUSIN-MONTAUBAN, COMTE DE PALIKAO," indicating that this collection belonged to General Montauban, Comte de Palikao. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.
A Chinese Falangcai Glaze and Gilt Floral Vase H: 21cm; W: 9.5cm Qing Dynasty. This lot was offered by a private collector from France. It features a seal with the Count's crown emblem and the flag of General Montauban's hometown, below the crown. The seal reads "CHARLES COUSIN-MONTAUBAN, COMTE DE PALIKAO," indicating that this collection belonged to General Montauban, Comte de Palikao. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.
A Chinese Famille Rose Double Gourds Vase H: 22cm; W: 10cm Qing Dynasty. This lot was offered by a private collector from France. It features a seal with the Count's crown emblem and the flag of General Montauban's hometown, below the crown. The seal reads "CHARLES COUSIN-MONTAUBAN, COMTE DE PALIKAO," indicating that this collection belonged to General Montauban, Comte de Palikao. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.
A Chinese Ru-ware Mythical Beast Incense Burner H: 42.5cm; W: 22cm Song Dynasty. This lot was offered by a private collector from France. It features a seal with the Count's crown emblem and the flag of General Montauban's hometown, below the crown. The seal reads "CHARLES COUSIN-MONTAUBAN, COMTE DE PALIKAO," indicating that this collection belonged to General Montauban, Comte de Palikao. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.
A Chinese Doucai Glaze Vessel with Cover H: 20cm; W: 17cm Qing Dynasty. This lot was offered by a private collector from France. It features a seal with the Count's crown emblem and the flag of General Montauban's hometown, below the crown. The seal reads "CHARLES COUSIN-MONTAUBAN, COMTE DE PALIKAO," indicating that this collection belonged to General Montauban, Comte de Palikao. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.
A Chinese Hand Scroll Painting By Gu Hongzhong 32 x 327cm Five Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.
A Chinese Hand Scroll Painting By Yan Liben 33 x 348cm Tang Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.
A Chinese Hand Scroll Painting By Li Cheng 205 x 35cm Song Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.
A Chinese Hand Scroll Painting By Emperor Huizong of Song Dynasty 35 x 287cm Song Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.
Pair Chinese Famille Rose Figural Story Cups H: 10.5cm; W: 17cm Qing Dynasty. This lot was offered by a private collector from France. It features a seal with the Count's crown emblem and the flag of General Montauban's hometown, below the crown. The seal reads "CHARLES COUSIN-MONTAUBAN, COMTE DE PALIKAO," indicating that this collection belonged to General Montauban, Comte de Palikao. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.
A Chinese Hand Scroll Painting By Jing Hao 32 x 208cm Five Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.
A Chinese Scroll Calligraphy By Zhu Yunming 135 x 46cm Ming Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.
A Chinese Scroll Calligraphy By Mi Fu 75 x 46cm Song Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.
A Chinese Scroll Calligraphy By Dong Qichang 125 x 49cm Ming Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.
Pair Chinese Famille Rose Peaches Globular Vases H: 19cm; W: 11cm Qing Dynasty. This lot was offered by a private collector from France. It features a seal with the Count's crown emblem and the flag of General Montauban's hometown, below the crown. The seal reads "CHARLES COUSIN-MONTAUBAN, COMTE DE PALIKAO," indicating that this collection belonged to General Montauban, Comte de Palikao. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.
A Chinese Scroll Calligraphy By Huang Daozhou H: 82.5cm; W: 43cm Ming Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.
A Chinese Scroll Painting By Fan Zhongli H: 108cm; W: 35cm Song Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.
A Chinese Scroll Painting By Wang Fu H: 108cm; W: 47cm Ming Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.
A Chinese Famille Rose Magpies on Blooms Vase H: 30cm; W: 7cm Qing Dynasty. This lot was offered by a private collector from France. It features a seal with the Count's crown emblem and the flag of General Montauban's hometown, below the crown. The seal reads "CHARLES COUSIN-MONTAUBAN, COMTE DE PALIKAO," indicating that this collection belonged to General Montauban, Comte de Palikao. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.
JIMMY HAY OF CELTIC F.C., HIS SCOTLAND V. ENGLAND I.F.L. GOLD MEDAL 1910 the obverse enamelled with Scottish and English crests and inscribed INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE MATCH SCOTLAND V ENGLAND, below thistle, football and rose crest suspension, the reverse inscribed J. HAY 1910, in nine carat goldNote: James ‘Jimmy’ Hay was born in Tarbolton Ayrshire in 1881, and signed for Celtic F.C. from Ayr F.C. for a fee of £50 in 1903. He was described as a strong tackler and would go on to captain the side between 1906 and 1911, making a total of 322 appearances and scoring 23 goals.He was part of the iconic team to win six consecutive leagues between 1904 and 1910 under Willie Maley.He would join English side Newcastle United in 1911 after Celtic failed to meet his improved contract demands, though would return to Scotland in 1915, when he was signed for Ayr United.During WWI, he served as a gunner in the Royal Field Artillery.He was capped 11 times for the Scottish National team and captained them on three of those occasions. He also represented the Scottish Football League XI six times, for one of which he would receive this medal.Hay was appointed manager of Clydebank in April 1922, and would go on to manage former club Ayr United in 1924. The club were relegated to the Second Division in his first season, and he would later leave the club in January 1926, this being after he accused director Tom Steen of trying to bribe a referee. Hay was then banned indefinitely by the Scottish Football Association after he refused to apologise. The suspension was lifted in November 1927.He later worked as an insurance agent until his death in April 1940.42mm including baleQty: approx. 7g
ANDY BLACK, HIS S.D.L.C. GOLD MEDAL 1932/33 likely of Shawfield and possibly for the Smyllum Charity Cup, the obverse with lion rampant, partial blue enamel to shield cartouche, the reverse inscribed S.D.L.C. 1932-33 A. BLACK, in nine carat gold, in original caseNote: 'Andrew Black (23 September 1917 – 16 February 1989) was a Scottish footballer, who played as an inside forward. He was born in Stirling.Black was a prolific scorer with Heart of Midlothian before World War II, scoring 29 goals in 34 games in the 1936–37 season, before finishing as top scorer in the Scottish League with 40 goals in 38 appearances in the following season. He was widely credited the following season as being the first player to score a hat-trick against Rangers at Ibrox; however this had been first achieved by Willie Wilson, also of Hearts, in October 1915.Black played as a guest for Chester during the latter stages of the war but the club were unsuccessful in their attempts to sign him permanently.Black transferred to Manchester City in 1946 and between then and 1950 appeared 139 times and scored 47 goals. In a match during the late 1940s at Maine Road, the Charlton Athletic goalkeeper Sam Bartram sliced a clearance from the edge of his penalty area. Black, stood just inside his own half, headed the ball back over Bartram. City's pitch was 115 yards long so the ball must have travelled nearly sixty yards. He finished his career with Stockport County in 1953.Black won three caps for the Scotland national football team and six wartime caps, including one game where he had to be carried off of the pitch by Frank Swift after becoming injured.He died on 16 February 1989 in Bannockburn Hospital.' Refence/Source: Wiki.Provenance: This medal came to the current the vendor through their mother, who was the partner of Black for a number of years.4cm high including baleQty: 2.43g
WILLIAM PETTIGREW OF DUNDEE UNITED F.C., HIS SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP WINNERS GOLD MEDAL 1979-80 the obverse with central shield shaped plaque with red enamel lion rampant motif, within blue enamel border inscribed SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE, the reverse inscribed W. PETTIGREW LEAGUE CUP 1979-80 Winner, in nine carat gold, 3.8cm including bale, approx. 6g
WILLIAM PETTIGREW OF DUNDEE UNITED F.C., HIS SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP WINNERS GOLD MEDAL 1980-81 the obverse with central shield shaped plaque with red enamel lion rampant motif, within blue enamel border inscribed SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE, the reverse inscribed W. PETTIGREW BELLS LEAGUE CUP Winner 1980-81, in nine carat gold, 3.8cm including bale, approx. 7g
WILLIAM PETTIGREW OF DUNDEE UNITED F.C., HIS SCOTTISH CUP RUNNERS UP SILVER MEDAL 1980-81 the obverse inscribed SCOTTISH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION in blue enamel border around central oval depicting a lion rampant motif in relief, beneath a thistle motif, the reverse inscribed RUNNERS UP SCOTTISH CUP 1980-81, 39mm high, maker R.H., in sterling silver, 4cm high, approx. 10g
WILLIAM PETTIGREW OF GREENOCK MORTON F.C., HIS SCOTTISH FIRST DIVISION WINNERS GOLD MEDAL 1983-84 the obverse with central shield shaped plaque with red enamelled lion rampant motif, surrounded by enamelled thistle motifs and blue enamel border inscribed SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP, the reverse inscribed FIRST DIVISION WINNER 1983-84 W. PETTIGREW MORTON F.C., in nine carat gold, 4.3cm including bale, approx. 11g
RANGERS F.C. INTEREST, REFEREES SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP MEDAL 1978-79 awarded to referee Ian Foote, the obverse with central shield shaped plaque with red enamel lion rampant motif, within blue enamel border inscribed SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE, the reverse inscribed LEAGUE CUP Referee 1978-79, on bar brooch suspension, all in nine carat gold, casedNote:The 1978–79 Scottish League Cup final was played on 31 March 1979 and was the final of the 33rd Scottish League Cup competition. It was contested by Rangers and Aberdeen. Rangers won the match 2–1 thanks to goals by Colin Jackson and Alex MacDonald.
RANGERS F.C. INTEREST, REFEREES SCOTTISH CUP GOLD MEDAL 1978-78 awarded to referee Ian Foote, the obverse with central lion rampant motif, bordered by the inscription SCOTTISH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, the reverse SCOTTISH CUP FINAL TIE 1978-79 Referee, in nine carat gold, casedNote: The 1978–79 Scottish Cup was the 94th staging of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition. The Cup was won by Rangers who defeated Hibernian in the twice replayed final.
RANGERS F.C. INTEREST, REFEREES SCOTTISH CUP GOLD MEDAL 1980-81 awarded to referee Ian Foote, the obverse with central lion rampant motif, bordered by the inscription SCOTTISH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, the reverse SCOTTISH CUP FINAL TIE 1980-81 REFEREE IAN FOOTE, in web mount set with eight diamonds, on bow brooch suspension, all in nine carat gold, casedNote: The 1980–81 Scottish Cup was the 96th staging of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition. The Cup was won by Rangers who defeated Dundee United in the replayed final.
WILLIE BROWN OF PARKHEAD F.C., HIS N.E.J.F.A. GOLD MEDAL 1916-17 the obverse enamelled with Glasgow City Crest and inscribed 1916-17 N.E.J.F.A., the reverse inscribed WINNERS W.BROWN PARKHEAD F.C., in nine carat goldNote: This medal was won during Brown's time at Parkhead Juniors, when they lifted the North Eastern Junior Cup.Parkhead Football Club was a Scottish football club from the Parkhead district of Glasgow who played in Scottish Junior Football Association competitions from their formation in 1880 until going out of business in 1963. Originally playing at The Sheddens on Old Shettleston Road, the club moved to Helenslea Park in 1892, before development forced the club further out towards the Newbank area and into New Helenslea Park. In the early years of the Scottish Junior Cup, Parkhead appeared in nine finals and won the cup five times. The club supplied eight players who went on to become full Scotland internationals later in their careers and Andy Auld who played five times for the US national team4.5cm high including baleQty: approx. 7g
RONNIE MCKINNON OF RANGERS F.C., HIS S.F.L. V F.L. GOLD MEDAL 1969/70 the obversewith central pierced lion rampant motif within blue enamelled border inscribed SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL, the reverse inscribed v F.L. SEASON 1969-70 R. MCKINNON, in nine carat gold4cm high including baleQty: 4.3g
G. MCDERMID OF AIRDRIEONIANS F.C., HIS SCOTTISH 2ND DIVISION GOLD MEDAL 1902/03 the obverse with central crest bordered by inscription SCOTTISH LEAGUE 2ND DIVISION 1902-3, the back inscribed 2nd League Championship WON BY AIRDRIEONIANS F.C. 1902-1903 G. McDERMID, in nine carat goldQty: 4.9g
HAMILTON ACADEMICAL F.C., FIRST DIVISION GOLD MEDAL 1985/86 the obverse with central shield shaped plaque with red enamelled lion rampant motif, surrounded by enamelled thistle motifs and blue enamel border inscribed Scottish Football League Championship, the reverse inscribed FIRST DIVISION 1985/86, in nine carat gold, fitted S.F.L. branded caseNote: Awarded to unknown.Qty: approx. 7g
AYR UNITED F.C., SECOND DIVISION GOLD MEDAL 1987/8 the obverse with central shield shaped plaque with red enamelled lion rampant motif, surrounded by enamelled thistle motifs and blue enamel border inscribed Scottish Football League Championship, the reverse inscribed SECOND DIVISION WINNERS 1987-88, in nine carat gold, in fitted caseNote: Awarded to unknown.Qty: approx. 7g
GLASGOW CUP GOLD MEDAL HALLMARKED FOR BIRMINGHAM 1970 The obverse with central enamelled shield shaped plaque below thistle motif, within enamelled border inscribed Glasgow Cup Glasgow Football Association, the reverse without inscription, in nine carat goldNote: This piece is without further details, though considering the hallmark date, there is a chance this was awarded to someone from Rangers for when they triumphed 2-0 over Clyde.Qty: approx. 5.2g
CELTIC F.C., SCOTTISH PREMIER DIVISION GOLD MEDAL 1980/1 the obverse with central shield shaped plaque with red enamelled lion rampant motif, surrounded by enamelled thistle motifs and blue enamel border inscribed Scottish Football League Championship, the reverse inscribed PREMIER DIVISION Winner 1980-81, in nine carat goldNote: It is not known whom this medal was awarded to.Qty: approx. 5.7g
SCOTT KOPEL OF DUNDEE UNITED F.C., SCOTTISH RESERVE LEAGUE GILT MEDAL 1991/2 the obverse with central shield shaped plaque with red enamelled lion rampant motif, surrounded by enamelled thistle motifs and blue enamel border inscribed Scottish Football League Championship, the reverse inscribed RESERVE LEAGUE EAST WINNERS 1991-92, in gilt metal
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