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A SMALL ENAMELED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE ATTRIBUTED TO THE YANGZHOU SCHOOL, 1770 - 1799
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- glass
of flattened ovoid form, painted on each side with a butterfly hovering over orange and blue flowers, Guyue xuan mark
Provenance
The Collection of Ann & John Hamilton, Houston.
Sotheby's New York, 27th March 2003, lot 233.
Sotheby's New York, 27th March 2003, lot 233.
Condition
Minor nicks to the rim and foot rim. A small area to the rim possibly ground down. Overall wear to the enamels and scratches to the body.
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.
Catalogue Note
This is an unusual miniature example from a group of bottles ordered by the Court apparently at Yangzhou and produced in relatively large numbers from about 1767 and until the death of the Qianlong Emperor.