Lot 293
  • 293

A GROUP OF THREE SNUFF BOTTLES 19TH / 20TH CENTURY

Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

two of green jade, one of flattened ovoid form rising to a cylindrical neck, the oval footrim neatly carved, the stone of an even spinach-green color suffused with black and white flecks and striations; one of double-gourd form with a praying mantis and leaves and stems carved in relief, the stone of a gray-green with black flecks; the jadeite bottle of square form with sloping shoulders (6)

Provenance

Spinach jade snuff bottle: 
The Dodge Collection, Sotheby's New York, 17th March 1997, lot 300.
Jadeite snuff bottle:
The Gerd Lester Collection, Sotheby's New York, 17th March 1997, lot 245.

Condition

The first, in good condition; the second, there are nicks to the extremeties; the third, is in good condition.
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