A COLLECTION OF SIX CARVED BISCUIT PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES
19TH-20TH CENTURY
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Price Realised USD 6,250
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USD 800 - USD 1,200
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
Closed: 6 Dec 2017
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A COLLECTION OF SIX CARVED BISCUIT PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES
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We have sought to record changes in the condition of these pieces acquired after their initial manufacture.
The bottle with a scholar and two geese: - There are a few tiny nicks to the extremities. - The bottle is 6 cm. high.
The bottle with the birds in branches: - There are two fine firing cracks to the branches. - The bottle is 5.6 cm. high
The baluster form bottle and cover: - The bottle is 6.8 cm. high, and 7.5 cm. high including stopper.
The bottle vase: - The bottle is 8 cm. high
The monkey: - The bottle is 6 cm. high.
The twin Buddhist lion handled bottle: - The bottle is 6 cm. high.
All of the pieces: - There are some light surface glaze nicks to some of the bottles in keeping with their age, as might be expected.
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Lot 52Sale 15031
19TH-20TH CENTURYA COLLECTION OF SIX CARVED BISCUIT PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLESEstimate: USD 800 - 1,200
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