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A RARE ENAMELLED TURQUOISE-BLUE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE IMPERIAL, ATTRIBUTED TO YANGZHOU, QIANLONG FOUR-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN RED ENAMEL AND OF THE PERIOD, 1770-1785
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- glass, mental and ivory
with flat lip and recessed concave foot, the deep turquoise-blue glass enamelled on each side in famille rose enamels with chicks pecking at the ground, beneath long blossoming branches of wisteria growing from behind a rocky outcrop, with agate stopper and gilt metal collar.
Condition
The iron-red mark rubbed and faintly visible. Small, minute exposed air bubbles on surface, some wear and nicks to mouth rim.
"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
Compare a similar turquoise-blue enamelled bottle also attributed to the Yangzhou workshops from the Meriem Collection, sold at Christie's New York, 19th September 2007, lot 690.