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A GROUP OF FIVE SNUFF BOTTLES QING DYNASTY |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 HKD
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Description
- 5.3 to 6.5 cm, 2 1/8 to 2 1/2 in.
comprising an agate silhouette bottle; an inside-painted glass 'bird and peony' bottle; an inside-painted 'horses' bottle, signed Tang Zichuan and dated renyin year (1902); and two cinnabar lacquer bottles
Provenance
Collection of Emil Hultmark (1872-1943), and thence by descent in the family.
Exhibited
Emil Hultmarks Samling [Emil Hultmark Collection], Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts, Stockholm, 1942, cat. nos 657, 658 and 690.
Condition
The 'horses' bottle signed Tang Zichuan is in overall good condition. Stopper missing as visible on the photo. The agate silhouette bottle is generally in good condition. There is a small nick to the rim on the brown inclusion which is also lightly polished in the same place. The metal stopper is somewhat worn as visible on the photo. The 'bird and peony' inside painted bottle is generally in good condition. There are symmetrical cutting marks flanking the handles, probably original to the piece. The interior painting is a little soiled. The two lacquer bottles are generally in good condition, with expected surface wear and a few insignificant nicks or nibbling to the edges. Stoppers missing.
"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."