- 1561
A RUBY-RED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- glass
of compressed pear shape, the rounded sides rising to a short tapered neck, supported on a neatly carved oval foot, the transparent glass of ruby-red color, stopper (2)
Provenance
Collection of Robert and Molly Hsieh.
Sotheby's New York, 23rd March, 2004, lot 11.
Sotheby's New York, 23rd March, 2004, lot 11.
Condition
The bottle has inherent flaws from the original manufacturing including a horizontal internal fissure near the shoulder, minor wear,and minute abrasions.
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.