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A STUDY GROUP OF SIX OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES QING DYNASTY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- glass and jadeite
- The largest: 7.6 cm, 3 in.
comprising: a blue overlay clear glass bottle, carved with bats and a flower; a red overlay clear glass bottle carved with a chilong, jadeite stopper; a pale-blue overlay opaque white glass bottle, carved with floral sprays, amber stopper; a pink overlay white bottle carved with chilong, jadeite stopper; a yellow overlay clear glass bottle, carved with chilong and bi, stopper; and a red overlay snowstorm glass bottle, carved with seals, jadeite stopper
Condition
With the exception of the pink-overlay bottle, the bottles each have a tiny nick to the edge of the rim, 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."