Asian Art Online Auction

July 11, 2013

LOT 40

Lot 40

Four Porcelain Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century

Four Porcelain Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
Lot 40 Details
Four Porcelain Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century

Copper red meiping bottle; biscuit fired meiping with dragon design; blue and white flattened bottle with dragon design; and a square-form bottle with moulded birds and prunus flowers
tallest height 3" — 7.5 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $372
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Four Porcelain Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
  • Four Porcelain Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
  • Four Porcelain Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
  • Four Porcelain Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
  • Four Porcelain Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
  • Four Porcelain Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
  • Four Porcelain Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
  • Four Porcelain Snuff Bottles, 19th/20th Century
Provenance:

Chinese Snuff Bottles from a Notable North York Collection
Purchased in Geneva, London and Toronto during the 1960’s.

CONDITION DETAILS

biscuit bottle with minor chip to rim; the others with overall wear

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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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