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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.
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.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.