A CARVED AND MOLDED PORCELAIN 'LANDSCAPE' SNUFF BOTTLE, SIGNED CHEN GUOZHI QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

decorated with a continuous scene of a rustic dwelling sheltered by trees, by a riverbank with towering peaks and a waterfall in the distance, the base with incised signature reading Chen Guozhi zuo (made by Chen Guozhi)

Acquired in Illinois, United States, 1999.

There is restoration around the base, a firing line under the glaze at the foot and some minor specks of kiln adhesion. The spoon has been removed.
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.

For a discussion on Chen Guozhi, see Hugh Moss, Victor Graham and Ko Bo Tsang, A Treasury of Chinese Snuff Bottles, The Mary and George Bloch Collection, vol. 6, part 3, Arts of the Fire, Hong Kong, 2008, p. 759, where a similar snuff bottle by the artist is illustrated, no. 1353.