- 657
A CARAMEL-AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE AND A WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- agate and jade
the agate bottle of rounded form, finely worked in relief with a four-character yue dang jie wan mark; the jade bottle of slender circular form, the stone of an even white colour
Condition
There is a prick below the roundel on one side of the agate snuff bottle, and minute nicks mainly to the edges of the raised circular roundels. The agate snuff bottle is otherwise in good condition. The surface of the jade snuff bottle is very faintly pitted, with minute expected nibbling around the mouth. It is otherwise in good condition.
"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."