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TABATIERE EN AGATE CHINE, 1750-1860
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
en forme de bouteille contenue dans une poche en tissu, les bordures gravées de grecques ; bouchon en quartz rose
Provenance
Galerie Bertrand de Lavergne
Condition
Good condition. A tiny dent to the outer mouth and inner mouth rim with associated minor scratches. The colour is less orange, 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."
"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
A similar jade example, possibly Imperial and attributed to the Palace Workshops, is illustrated in Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Sanctum of Enlightened Respect III, no.55, p.74 ; another agate example of similar shape was sold in our New York Rooms, 17 March 1997, lot 187.