Asian Art Online Auction

July 11, 2013

LOT 44

Lot 44

Seven Blue and White Snuff Bottles

Seven Blue and White Snuff Bottles
Lot 44 Details
Seven Blue and White Snuff Bottles

Two depicting figural scenes; two with designs of flora; one illustrating a rooster; one with calligraphy; and one with a yin-yang
tallest height 3.6" — 9.1 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $480
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Seven Blue and White Snuff Bottles
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  • Seven Blue and White Snuff Bottles
  • Seven Blue and White Snuff Bottles
  • Seven Blue and White Snuff Bottles
  • Seven Blue and White Snuff Bottles
Provenance:

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

CONDITION DETAILS

overall wear to snuff bottles; flask-form bottle with glaze chips to shoulder; tallest rouleau bottle with small chip to rim

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About Condition Ratings

  • 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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