- 642
A WHITE OVERLAY SAPPHIRE-BLUE GLASS ‘SCHOLAR’ SNUFF BOTTLE QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
45,000 - 55,000 HKD
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Description
- Glass
intricately carved through the white overlays with a scholar and acolyte crossing a bridge, the reverse with a scholar in a pavilion
Provenance
Collection of John Fell Ruckman (1901-1965), Pennsylvania.
Collection of Charles V. Swain, thence by descent.
Collection of Charles V. Swain, thence by descent.
Condition
The snuff bottle is in overall good condition. There are minor losses to the white overlay, including the tips of the branches, the largest measuring approx. 0.7 cm to the rockwork and the cloud swirl. There are also minor nicks to the rim and foot.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The composition and quality of carving on this bottle is reminiscent on that of a double-overlay ruby-red and white double-overlay glass snuff bottle from the Mary and George Bloch collection, sold in these rooms, 26th May 2014, lot 1004.