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清十八 / 十九世紀 料鼻煙壺兩件
估價
6,000 - 8,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- glass
the first of pink glass, with the green and white overlay carved to form a design of blossoming peonies issuing from a rocky ground; the second of ovoid shape, resembling realgar
來源
第一件：Al and Julie Stemple收藏，1976年購於香港
J.W.A. International, Inc.，1995年
J.W.A. International, Inc.，1995年
出版
第一件：J.W.A. International Inc.，《Rare Art in Miniature Forms: Important Chinese Snuff Bottles VII》Exhibiting I.C.S.B.S. Convention Paris，1995年，編號 48
Condition
The first bottle has a chip and a number of bubbles to the mouth. There are also scattered bubbles over the neck and body. A short section of a flower stem is missing. The exterior foot ring may have been lightly polished and there are some very minute chips to the edges of the inlay. The second bottle has some minute chips to the inner and outer mouth rims, and the inner mouth rim appears to have been polished. There is a small manufacturing flaw to the neck in the form of a slight depression, and some light surface wear. Both bottles have had their spoons removed.
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.