- 893
THREE ENAMELLED SNUFF BOTTLES QING DYNASTY
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
comprising a moulded porcelain snuff bottle painted with a scene of the Eight Immortals, the base with a four-character seal mark; a snuff bottle painted in the famille-rose palette with figures; and a slender snuff bottle rendered with a dragon on each side, one side decorated in iron-red, the base with a four-character mark
Provenance
The second:
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 2nd May 1996, lot 1215.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 2nd May 1996, lot 1215.
Condition
1st bottle: restored mouth, and possibly associated stopper; 2nd rubbing to enamel and gilding; 3rd restoration to mouth
"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."