PROPERTY FROM THE ANNA-MARIA AND STEPHEN KELLEN FOUNDATION, NEW YORK
THREE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES
JINGDEZHEN KILNS, 19TH CENTURY
Important information about this lot
Price Realised USD 375
Estimate
USD 500 - USD 700
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Condition report
A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.
The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture. First: -There is expected wear to the mouth rim and light buffing to the outer mouth rim. -There are misfired areas on the mouth rim and neck. -There is wear and flakes to the enamels. -There are chips to the inner and outer foor rim. -There is no spoon.
Second: -The bottle appears to be in overall good condition except a few nicks to the inner and outer foot rim. -There is no spoon.
Third: -There are a few chips to the outer mouth rim. -There is wear to the enamel. -There are a few firing flaws on the body and the base. -There are a few nicks and chips to the inner and outer foot rim. -There is no spoon.