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AN INSIDE-PAINTED CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE YE ZHONGSAN, TENTH MONTH, 1908
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 HKD
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Description
- Crystal
Provenance
Sydney L. Moss Ltd, c. 1962.
Collection of Alex S. Cussons, c. 1969.
Hugh M. Moss Ltd., c. 1969.
Heflene Collection, c. 1985.
Hugh M. Moss Ltd., 1985.
Collection of Alex S. Cussons, c. 1969.
Hugh M. Moss Ltd., c. 1969.
Heflene Collection, c. 1985.
Hugh M. Moss Ltd., 1985.
Exhibited
Christie's London, 1999.
Musée de la Miniature, Montelimar, 2000.
Musée de la Miniature, Montelimar, 2000.
Literature
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. 530.
Condition
Bottle: Insignificant minute chip from the outer lip and one small chip from the outer foot rim. An area of bruising toward the base of the bottle covering the donkeys front hoof. Small black mark to the left of goddess riding the donkey. Painting: Slight 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."