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Lot 74

Two Inside-Painted Snuff Bottles, Signed Yan Yutian and Wang Simin, Circa 1900 and Later

Two Inside-Painted Snuff Bottles, Signed Yan Yutian and Wang Simin, Circa 1900 and Later
Lot 74 Details
Two Inside-Painted Snuff Bottles, Signed Yan Yutian and Wang Simin, Circa 1900 and Later

清 闫玉田(光绪) 王嗣敏(1975) 内画烟壶一组两件

The first painted with magpies and flowering plum blossoms, signed 'Yutian', circa 1900; the second depicting various insects and goldfish, signed 'Wang Simin' and dated 1975
height 2.7 in — 6.8 cm

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $1,560
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Two Inside-Painted Snuff Bottles, Signed Yan Yutian and Wang Simin, Circa 1900 and Later
  • Two Inside-Painted Snuff Bottles, Signed Yan Yutian and Wang Simin, Circa 1900 and Later
  • Two Inside-Painted Snuff Bottles, Signed Yan Yutian and Wang Simin, Circa 1900 and Later
Provenance:

Bottle signed 'Wang Simin' acquired from Hartman Galleries, Inc. in 1989
王嗣敏款烟壶由现藏家于1989年购自Hartman Galleries

Note:

闫玉田，清末民初著名内画鼻烟壶名家，与毕荣九、孙星五、桂香谷、张保田等齐名，笔法娴熟洒脱，颇具神韵。

For similar examples by Yan Yutian, see Bonhams New York, September 21, 2021, lot 411; Christie's New York, September 11, 2018, lot 634; Bonhams New York, March 14, 2016, lot 6071; and Sotheby's Hong Kong, November 25, 2013, lot 155

Bonhams New York, September 21, 2021, lot 411
Christie's New York, September 11, 2018, lot 634
Bonhams New York, March 14, 2016, lot 6071
Sotheby's Hong Kong, November 25, 2013, lot 155
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  • 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.)

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