Asian Art Online Auction

July 10, 2014

LOT 114

Lot 114

Two Hardstone Snuff Bottles, 19th Century

Two Hardstone Snuff Bottles, 19th Century
Lot 114 Details
Two Hardstone Snuff Bottles, 19th Century

One rendered from grey jade with a scene depicting two beasts in a rocky landscape and surrounded by pine trees, with puddingtstone stopper; the other, of agate and carved with fluted sides along the compressed and rounded body, tiger eye stopper TOGETHER WITH 19th C Persian silver inlay miniature lamp
longest length 3.5" — 9 cm.

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $120
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Property from an Important Toronto Estate.

CONDITION DETAILS

snuff bottles in good condition, Persian lamp with broken hinge

LOT 114
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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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