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A SILHOUETTE AGATE ‘FISHERMAN’ SNUFF BOTTLE QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 HKD
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Description
- Agate
the darker-brown inclusion on one side skilfully carved to portray a fisherman in a boat, depicted right at the moment of catching a fish
Provenance
Collection of John Fell Ruckman (1901-1965), Pennsylvania.
Collection of Charles V. Swain, thence by descent.
Collection of Charles V. Swain, thence by descent.
Literature
Bob C. Stevens, The Collector's Book of Snuff Bottles, New York, 1976, no. 538.
Condition
There is a short crack emanating from the rim, to the unillustrated side of the bottle. There is a minor nibbling to the mouth. There are also slight natural veins to the stone. The catalogue illustration is redder than the actual colour of the stone. Please note there is now a replacement stopper. Images are available upon request.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."