Asian Art

December 0510, 2020
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LOT 13

Lot 13

A Group of Three Ivory Snuff Bottles, Early 20th Century

A Group of Three Ivory Snuff Bottles, Early 20th Century
Lot 13 Details
A Group of Three Ivory Snuff Bottles, Early 20th Century

二十世纪早期 牙雕鼻烟壶一组三件

The first polychromed and mother-of-pearl inlaid with a lady; the second with a 'bel-esprit and beautiful woman' carved on one side and a poem on the other; and the third carved with a scholar on one side and ladies on the other; 包含牙雕加彩嵌母贝仕女鼻烟壶;牙雕'才子佳人'诗文鼻烟壶;牙雕'松下高仕图'鼻烟壶共三只
tallest height 2.8 in — 7.2 cm

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $1,020
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Group of Three Ivory Snuff Bottles, Early 20th Century
  • A Group of Three Ivory Snuff Bottles, Early 20th Century
  • A Group of Three Ivory Snuff Bottles, Early 20th Century
  • A Group of Three Ivory Snuff Bottles, Early 20th Century
  • A Group of Three Ivory Snuff Bottles, Early 20th Century
  • A Group of Three Ivory Snuff Bottles, Early 20th Century
Provenance:

Estate of Lois Orkin, Toronto
来源: 多伦多路易斯·奥金女士遗产珍藏

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Contains material which may be subject to import/export regulation

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CONDITION DETAILS

minor crack to lid of largest bottle; minor chips to mouth of another bottle; minor split to mother-of-pearl bottle; overall in good condition

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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