Lot 395
  • 395

A GROUP OF FIVE JADEITE SNUFF BOTTLES QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Jadeite
  • The largest: 6.8 cm, 2 5/8  in.
comprising a flattened rounded bottle carved in shallow relief with a deer and crane; a flattened rectangular bottle carved in relief with two cicada; a flattened rounded bottle carved in shallow relief with mask-ring handles; a flattened rectangular bottle, carved with the Three Friends of Winter and a flattened rounded bottle, amethyst quartz stopper

Provenance

Two bottles; Property from the Honourable Judge Edgar Bromberger (1899-1956) Collection (part lot)
Sotheby's New York, 11th/12th September 2012, lot 322.

Condition

The bottles are 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."