Asian Art Online Auction

April 25, 2013

LOT 100

Lot 100

Group of Five Amethyst Carvings

Group of Five Amethyst Carvings
Lot 100 Details
Group of Five Amethyst Carvings

Two rendered as snuff bottles with smooth and undecorated sides, one as a cat, one toad, one mandarin duck TOGETHER WITH two carved rose quartz snuff bottles
tallest height 2.8" — 7 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $204
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Group of Five Amethyst Carvings
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  • Group of Five Amethyst Carvings
  • Group of Five Amethyst Carvings
  • Group of Five Amethyst Carvings
  • Group of Five Amethyst Carvings
Provenance:

Collection of Snuff Bottles, Porcelain, and Decorative Works of Art from an Important North York Collection, acquired in the 1960’s

CONDITION DETAILS

bird with minor chip to tail; rose quartz floral snuff bottle with bruising to stone neck; no other condition problems noted

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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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