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A FIVE-COLOR OVERLAY WHITE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE QING DYNASTY, 1800-1850, YANGZHOU SCHOOL
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
of rounded, rectangular shape, well-carved through the green, blue, red, yellow, ochre and black overlay, with a potted blossoming chrysanthemum and small dog with a seal reading daji on one side, and a prunus branch in a vase with chicks and butterflies on the other, the sides set with attenuated mock lion-mask handles
Condition
There is a tiny chip to the mouth, and scattered minor loss to the handle.
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.