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A CANTON ENAMEL SNUFF BOTTLE 1740 - 1800
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
inspired by a European scent bottle with a hinged cover, enameled in famille-rose with a blue-ground cartouche of two birds perched on apples among orchids and peonies, reserved on a ruby ground decorated with luxuriant and varied flowers
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 27th March 2003, lot 348.
The Collection of Ann & John Hamilton, Houston, no. 78.
Sotheby's London, 6th December 1994, lot 190.
The Collection of Ann & John Hamilton, Houston, no. 78.
Sotheby's London, 6th December 1994, lot 190.
Condition
There are scattered chips to the enamels particularly along the sides of the bottle. There is minor wear to the enamels noticeably to the pair of birds. There are light scratches to the body and the interior mouth of the metal mount.
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.