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AN INSIDE-PAINTED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE YAN YUTIAN, 1895
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 HKD
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Description
- glass
Provenance
Hugh M. Moss Ltd., acquired prior to 1966.
Heflene Collection.
Hugh M. Moss Ltd.
Collection of Kurt Graf Blucher von Wahlstatt, Count Blucher.
Hugh M. Moss Ltd., 1985.
Heflene Collection.
Hugh M. Moss Ltd.
Collection of Kurt Graf Blucher von Wahlstatt, Count Blucher.
Hugh M. Moss Ltd., 1985.
Exhibited
Christie's London, 1999.
Literature
Hugh Moss, Snuff Bottles of China, London, 1971, no. 82.
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. 612.
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. 612.
Condition
Bottle: One miniscule chip on the outer lip and another on the inner foot rim. Surface scratches from wear. Painting: Red snuff staining with some scratches made in from the spoon. Note: the tourmaline cabochon is not the same one illustrated in Treasury 4.
"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."