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A RUBY-RED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE IMPERIAL, BEIJING PALACE WORKSHOPS, QING DYNASTY, 1730 - 1820
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- glass
of compressed pear shape, the rounded sides rising to a short tapered neck, supported on a neatly carved oval foot, the transparent glass of ruby-red color
Provenance
Collection of Robert and Molly Hsieh.
Sotheby's New York, 23rd March 2004, lot 11.
Condition
Good condition. The neck is short but has no obvious signs of having been reduced.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.