- 1806
A MULTI-COLOR OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE QING DYNASTY, 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- glass
- Height 2 1/4 in., 5.8 cm
of flattened ovoid form, carved through the red, green, yellow, blue, white, and amber to the bubble-suffused translucent white ground with a turnip and butterfly, the reverse with a peony and lingzhi emerging from rockwork, stopper (2)
Provenance
Collection of Edgar and Roberta Prescott Wise.
Condition
In overall good condition with minute abrasions around the extremities of the carving and minor wear.
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.