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An inside-painted glass snuff bottle Gui Xianggu, 1895
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- glass, amethyst, jadeite, quartz, metal, ivory
- the largest 7cm
cyclically dated yiwei corresponding to 1895; and an inside-painted 'double' snuff bottle signed [Zhu] Lesan, cyclically dated bingwu, corresponding to 1966, stoppers
Provenance
Collection of Frank William Pierce (d. 1978), Surrey.
Condition
Gui Xianggu: There is a bruise (0.4cm wide) to the neck on the front face and minor nibbling along the footring.
Lesan: The snuff bottle with a small chip and minor nibbling along the rim, the foot has two 0.7x 0.2cm chips. There are other minor nibbling along the edges. Both stoppers have been detached from the spoon. One spoon is damaged.
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"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."