Lot 85
  • 85

AN INSCRIBED COCONUT-SHELL 'LANDSCAPE' SNUFF BOTTLE SIGNED ZIMEI, 1811 / 1871

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
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Description

  • coconut-shell

Provenance

Eldred’s, East Dennis, MA., 26th August 1978.
Collection of Gerd Lester, 1986.

Literature

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. 1490.

Condition

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.
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