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FOUR SNUFF BOTTLES QING DYNASTY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- glass, quartz, agate, ivory, red coral, metal
- the largest 8.4cm
comprising: a brown-overlay white glass 'chilong' snuff bottle; a brown quartz snuff bottle; a 'moss agate' snuff bottle and a hair crystal snuff bottle, stoppers
Provenance
Collection of Frank William Pierce (d. 1978), Surrey.
Condition
Glass overlay snuff bottle: The stopper is detached from the spoon.
Agate snuff bottle: There is a 0.8x0.4cm chip to the rim.
There are minute chips/nibbling along the extremities of all four snuff bottles.
"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."