- 942
AN INSCRIBED YANGZHOU BLUE OVERLAY WHITE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE YANGZHOU SCHOOL, QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 HKD
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Description
- glass
overlaid in blue on one side with a magpie perched on a prunus branch, the reverse with two chicks pecking beneath a vase with prunus, inscribed with seal jixiang
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 3rd November 1994, lot 842.
Condition
The snuff bottle is in overall good condition. A small section of the mouth has been slightly polished. There are also some occasional nicks to the raised decoration. The foot appears to have a slightly polished nick.
"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."