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AN INSIDE-INSCRIBED CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE YIRU JUSHI, 1801
Estimate
280,000 - 350,000 HKD
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Description
- Crystal
Provenance
Kaynes-Klitz Collection.
Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 16th November 1989, lot 155.
Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 16th November 1989, lot 155.
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. 297.
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. 374.
Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1997.
Christie's London, 1999.
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. 374.
Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1997.
Christie's London, 1999.
Literature
Stephen Jr Markbreiter, 'Chinese Sales at Sotheby's Hong Kong', Arts of Asia, March-April 1990, p. 148.
Robert Kleiner, 'Hong Kong Auction Review', Journal of the International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society, Spring 1990, p. 22.
Hugh Moss, Victor Graham and Ka Bo Tsang, A Treasury of Chinese Snuff Bottles: The Mary and George Bloch Collection, vol. 4, Hong Kong, 2000, no. 437.
Robert Kleiner, 'Hong Kong Auction Review', Journal of the International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society, Spring 1990, p. 22.
Hugh Moss, Victor Graham and Ka Bo Tsang, A Treasury of Chinese Snuff Bottles: The Mary and George Bloch Collection, vol. 4, Hong Kong, 2000, no. 437.
Condition
Bottle: two tiny chips to the outer lip, other surface wear. Inside inscription: slight fading and rubbing to some areas, and minor snuff staining.
"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."