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A CHALCEDONY ‘MENG HAORAN’ SNUFF BOTTLE SUZHOU, SCHOOL OF ZHITING, QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
220,000 - 280,000 HKD
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Description
- Chalcedony
Provenance
Collection of Eric Young.
Sotheby’s London, 24th April 1989, lot 404.
Sotheby’s London, 24th April 1989, lot 404.
Exhibited
Robert Kleiner, Boda Yang, and Clarence F. Shangraw, Chinese Snuff Bottles: A Miniature Art from the Collection of George and Mary Bloch, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong, 1994, cat. no. 230.
National Museum of Singapore, Singapore, 1994-1995.
Robert Kleiner, Chinese Snuff Bottles in the Collection of Mary and George Bloch, British Museum, London, 1995, cat. no. 271.
Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1997.
National Museum of Singapore, Singapore, 1994-1995.
Robert Kleiner, Chinese Snuff Bottles in the Collection of Mary and George Bloch, British Museum, London, 1995, cat. no. 271.
Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1997.
Literature
Clare Lawrence, 'London Auction Review', Journal of the International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society, Autumn 1989, p. 28.
Journal of the International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society, Winter 1992, front cover.
Hugh Moss, Victor Graham and Ka Bo Tsang, A Treasury of Chinese Snuff Bottles: The Mary and George Bloch Collection, vol. 2, Hong Kong, 1998, no. 366.
Journal of the International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society, Winter 1992, front cover.
Hugh Moss, Victor Graham and Ka Bo Tsang, A Treasury of Chinese Snuff Bottles: The Mary and George Bloch Collection, vol. 2, Hong Kong, 1998, no. 366.
Condition
There is a tiny chip, two surface scratches and a bruise to the outer mouthrim, but otherwise in good condition.
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"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."