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AN IVORY ‘EIGHTEEN LUOHAN’ SNUFF BOTTLE IMPERIAL MASTER, JAPAN, LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Estimate
300,000 - 350,000 HKD
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Description
- ivory
Provenance
Collection of James A. Johnson, Minneapolis, 1988.
J.J. Lally & Co., 1988.
Hugh Moss (HK) Ltd., 1988.
J.J. Lally & Co., 1988.
Hugh Moss (HK) Ltd., 1988.
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. 254.
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. 316.
Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1997.
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. 316.
Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1997.
Literature
Robert Kleiner, 'Chinese Snuff Bottles, The Mary and George Bloch Collection. Hong Kong Museum of Art', Oriental Art, Spring 1994, p. 37, fig. 10.
Journal of the International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society, Autumn 2000, front cover.
Hugh Moss, Victor Graham and Ka Bo Tsang, A Treasury of Chinese Snuff Bottles: The Mary and George Bloch Collection, vol. 7, Hong Kong, 2009, no. 1679.
Journal of the International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society, Autumn 2000, front cover.
Hugh Moss, Victor Graham and Ka Bo Tsang, A Treasury of Chinese Snuff Bottles: The Mary and George Bloch Collection, vol. 7, Hong Kong, 2009, no. 1679.
Condition
Natural cracks in the ivory in two small places in the top of the pine branches. Some smoothing of the surface from wear, for example the bark details and the rocks to the side. Otherwise, good condition.
"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."