Asian Art

November 30December 05, 2019
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LOT 73

Lot 73

A Pink Glass 'Cabbage' Snuff Bottle, 18th/19th Century

A Pink Glass 'Cabbage' Snuff Bottle, 18th/19th Century
Lot 73 Details
A Pink Glass 'Cabbage' Snuff Bottle, 18th/19th Century

十八/十九世紀 粉紅地套白料白菜式鼻煙壺

Of elongated tapering form, a layer of dark pink glass sandwiched between two layers of white glass to imitate the natural hues on cabbage, the exterior carved and rendered as overlapping leaves
height 3 in — 7.6 cm

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $4,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Pink Glass 'Cabbage' Snuff Bottle, 18th/19th Century
  • A Pink Glass 'Cabbage' Snuff Bottle, 18th/19th Century
  • A Pink Glass 'Cabbage' Snuff Bottle, 18th/19th Century
  • A Pink Glass 'Cabbage' Snuff Bottle, 18th/19th Century
Provenance:

An Important Snuff Bottle Collection from a Toronto Estate

來源: 多倫多重要私人鼻煙壺珍藏,於二十世紀初入藏

Note:

For similar examples, please see Bonhams New York, March 16, 2015, lot 1035; and Christie's New York, March 16, 2016, lot 491

參閱:紐約幫漢斯2015年3月16日,第1035號拍品,及紐約佳士得2016年3月16日拍賣,第491號拍品

CONDITION DETAILS

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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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