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THREE GLASS OVERLAY SNUFF BOTTLES QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- glass, coral
the first a double-layer five-color overlay sapphire-blue glass 'three abundances' snuff bottle; the second a four-color overlay milky-white glass 'four seasons' snuff bottle; and a five-color overlay milky-white glass 'mandarin duck' and scholar snuff bottle, stoppers (6)
Provenance
Eugene Sung, New York, 1977 and 1979.
Condition
The interior of the mouth rim is slightly abraded. There are scattered minor manufacturing flaws and minor wear throughout.
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.