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A CORAL ‘SQUIRRELS AND GRAPEVINE’ SNUFF BOTTLE QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
220,000 - 280,000 HKD
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Description
- Coral
Provenance
Collection of Bob C. Stevens.
Sotheby’s Honolulu, 7th November 1981, lot 149.
Belfort Collection, 1986.
Sotheby’s Honolulu, 7th November 1981, lot 149.
Belfort Collection, 1986.
Exhibited
Chinese Snuff Bottles, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong, 1977, cat. no. 255.
Chinese Snuff Bottles and Dishes, Mikimoto Hall, Tokyo, 1978, cat. no. 235.
Très précieuses tabatières chinoises: Collection rassemblée par Maître Viviane Jutheau, L'Arcade Chaumet, Paris, 1982, p. 16, cat. no. 223.
Robert Kleiner, Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Collection of Mary and George Bloch, Sydney L. Moss Ltd., London, 1987, cat. no. 183.
Kleine Schätze aus China. Snuff bottles—Sammlung von Mary und George Bloch erstmals in Österreich, Creditanstalt, Vienna, 1993, p. 8 & cover.
Robert Kleiner, Chinese Snuff Bottles in the Collection of Mary and George Bloch, British Museum, London, 1995, cat. no. 305.
Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1997.
Musée de la Miniature, Montelimar, 2000.
Chinese Snuff Bottles and Dishes, Mikimoto Hall, Tokyo, 1978, cat. no. 235.
Très précieuses tabatières chinoises: Collection rassemblée par Maître Viviane Jutheau, L'Arcade Chaumet, Paris, 1982, p. 16, cat. no. 223.
Robert Kleiner, Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Collection of Mary and George Bloch, Sydney L. Moss Ltd., London, 1987, cat. no. 183.
Kleine Schätze aus China. Snuff bottles—Sammlung von Mary und George Bloch erstmals in Österreich, Creditanstalt, Vienna, 1993, p. 8 & cover.
Robert Kleiner, Chinese Snuff Bottles in the Collection of Mary and George Bloch, British Museum, London, 1995, cat. no. 305.
Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1997.
Musée de la Miniature, Montelimar, 2000.
Literature
Hugh Moss, ed., Chinese Snuff Bottles, no. 4, London, 1966, p. 37, pl. D.
Bob C. Stevens, The Collector's Book of Snuff Bottles, 1976, New York, no. 1019.
Robert Kleiner, 'Bob C. Stevens' Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles', Journal of the International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society, January-February 1982, p 63.
Gayle Gray Laverloche're, 'Book Review: Tabatières Chinoises', Arts of Asia, September-October 1982, p. 150.
Gayle Gray Laverloche're, 'Snuff Bottle Exhibition, Paris 1982', Snuff Bottle Review, March 1983, p. 13.
Julia Wilkinson, 'Bottled Treasures. George and Mary Bloch introduce the diverse and miniature world of the Chinese Snuff Bottle', The Illustrated London News, Summer 1990, p. 48. Reprinted in The Orient Express Magazine, vol. 7, no. 2, 1990, p. 48, and Prestige, Summer 1990, p. 48.
Mary and George Bloch, 'Favourite Snuff Bottles. The Mary and George Bloch Collection', Arts of Asia, September-October 1990, p. 95.
Hugh Moss, Victor Graham and Ka Bo Tsang, A Treasury of Chinese Snuff Bottles: The Mary and George Bloch Collection, vol. 3, Hong Kong, 1998, no. 429.
Bob C. Stevens, The Collector's Book of Snuff Bottles, 1976, New York, no. 1019.
Robert Kleiner, 'Bob C. Stevens' Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles', Journal of the International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society, January-February 1982, p 63.
Gayle Gray Laverloche're, 'Book Review: Tabatières Chinoises', Arts of Asia, September-October 1982, p. 150.
Gayle Gray Laverloche're, 'Snuff Bottle Exhibition, Paris 1982', Snuff Bottle Review, March 1983, p. 13.
Julia Wilkinson, 'Bottled Treasures. George and Mary Bloch introduce the diverse and miniature world of the Chinese Snuff Bottle', The Illustrated London News, Summer 1990, p. 48. Reprinted in The Orient Express Magazine, vol. 7, no. 2, 1990, p. 48, and Prestige, Summer 1990, p. 48.
Mary and George Bloch, 'Favourite Snuff Bottles. The Mary and George Bloch Collection', Arts of Asia, September-October 1990, p. 95.
Hugh Moss, Victor Graham and Ka Bo Tsang, A Treasury of Chinese Snuff Bottles: The Mary and George Bloch Collection, vol. 3, Hong Kong, 1998, no. 429.
Condition
There is a natural flaw on the interior of the mouth, which has an associated loss. There is also a tiny chip to the outer rim of the mouth. Other than this, and general surface wear, it is in 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."