Lot 25
  • 25

TABATIERE EN AGATE SILHOUETTE CHINA, XVIIIE, XIXE SIECLE

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

la veine brune de la pierre formant  un décor d'oiseau perché dans un arbre; le bouchon en jade.

Condition

Good condition. The actual colour is slightly browner than on the catalogue illustration.
"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."

Catalogue Note

For a series of silhouette agate bottles, all with bird designs, see Snuff Bottles in the Collection of the National Palace Museum, Taipei, 1991, pp.233 and 234, nos.324 and 328.