Lot 1084
- 1084
THREE SNUFF BOTTLES QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
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Description
- Glass, Porcelain
comprising an ovoid enameled porcelain bottle molded with the eighteen Buddhist luohan, the base with an apocryphal Qianlong seal mark; a lemon-yellow enameled porcelain bottle carved with Buddhist lions; and a rectangular five-color overlay glass snuff bottle with a bird, flowers, rockwork, antiques and carved ring handles; stoppers (6)
Provenance
The 'luohan' bottle: Finer Things, Massachusetts, 1972.
The 'lion' bottle: Eugene Sung, New York, 1973.
The glass bottle: Eugene Sung, New York, 1973.
The 'lion' bottle: Eugene Sung, New York, 1973.
The glass bottle: Eugene Sung, New York, 1973.
Condition
The 'luohan' bottle: With wear to the gilt mouth and crazing to the enamels in scattered areas. There is an old bruise to the rim and scattered firing flaws throughout. The foot has a collection number noted in black pen and traces of old museum putty residue.
The 'lion' bottle: With light wear to the mouth and foot. The base with a collection number noted in black pen and an old label adhered.
The glass bottle: With minute chips along the extremities and edges and light wear typical of age and use. The base has a collection number noted in black pen.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.