Asian Art Auction

June 10, 2013

LOT 203

Lot 203

Ten ‘Connoisseur's Study’ Jade and Hardstone Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century

Ten ‘Connoisseur's Study’ Jade and Hardstone Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
Lot 203 Details
Ten ‘Connoisseur's Study’ Jade and Hardstone Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century

One flattened emerald jadeite; one mottled jadeite with reticulated squirrels; one jadeite with basket design; one apple green jadeite with florals; one zoisite with ruby inclusion monkeys; one white jade with calligraphy on one side, relief dragon on the other; one white jade double gourd; one white jade pebble form; one square form mottled pale celadon with calligraphy on one side, grass on the other; and one white jade with silver filigree mounts
tallest height 2.8" — 7 cm.

Estimate $8,000-$10,000

Realised: $14,760
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
Ten ‘Connoisseur's Study’ Jade and Hardstone Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
  • Ten ‘Connoisseur's Study’ Jade and Hardstone Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
  • Ten ‘Connoisseur's Study’ Jade and Hardstone Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
  • Ten ‘Connoisseur's Study’ Jade and Hardstone Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
  • Ten ‘Connoisseur's Study’ Jade and Hardstone Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
  • Ten ‘Connoisseur's Study’ Jade and Hardstone Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
  • Ten ‘Connoisseur's Study’ Jade and Hardstone Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
  • Ten ‘Connoisseur's Study’ Jade and Hardstone Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
  • Ten ‘Connoisseur's Study’ Jade and Hardstone Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
  • Ten ‘Connoisseur's Study’ Jade and Hardstone Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
  • Ten ‘Connoisseur's Study’ Jade and Hardstone Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
  • Ten ‘Connoisseur's Study’ Jade and Hardstone Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
  • Ten ‘Connoisseur's Study’ Jade and Hardstone Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
  • Ten ‘Connoisseur's Study’ Jade and Hardstone Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
  • Ten ‘Connoisseur's Study’ Jade and Hardstone Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
  • Ten ‘Connoisseur's Study’ Jade and Hardstone Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
  • Ten ‘Connoisseur's Study’ Jade and Hardstone Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
  • Ten ‘Connoisseur's Study’ Jade and Hardstone Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
Provenance:

Important Chinese Porcelain and Works of Art from an English Gentleman (lots 197-209)
Now residing in Toronto, the owner of this collection dedicated the last 40 years to the full-time study of Asian Arts with a main interest in Chinese ceramics, jades and scholarly objects. The majority of the items were purchased at auction and from private collections.
Emerald jadeite bottle from The Haas Collection, no. 195.

CONDITION DETAILS

For condition information please contact the specialist.

LOT 203
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.