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A WHITE OVERLAY SAPPHIRE-BLUE GLASS 'ANTIQUES' SNUFF BOTTLE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
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finely carved through the opaque white glass to the transparent blue glass ground to depict a selection of antiques, including a ruyi scepter, teapot and qin, stopper (2)
Provenance
The Ko Family Collection.
Christie's London, 9th October 1974, lot 65.
Christie's London, 9th October 1974, lot 65.
Condition
The jue on the shoulder has a minute chip to two of the legs; otherwise, the bottle is in overall good condition.
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.