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A HAIR CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- hair crystal
of flattened shield shape, with waisted neck and flat oval foot, the well hollowed stone densely and evenly suffused with fine black tourmaline needles
Provenance
Kardos Collection.
Sotheby's New York, 1st July 1985, lot 84.
Exhibited
'Chinese Snuff Bottles. An Exhibition from British Columbian Collectors Presented by the Canadian Society for Asian Arts', Vancouver Centennial Museum, Vancouver, Canada, October 1977.
Condition
In good condition with a tiny old chip, barely noticeable, on the exterior mouth rim.
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.