Asian Art Online Auction

September 19, 2013

LOT 112

Lot 112

Five Interior Painted Glass Snuff Bottles, First Half 20th Century

Five Interior Painted Glass Snuff Bottles, First Half 20th Century
Lot 112 Details
Five Interior Painted Glass Snuff Bottles, First Half 20th Century

Decorated with a variety of flora and fauna as well as figural scenes and with stoppers rendered from serpentine, tiger’s eye agate, carnelian agate, glass, two coral
tallest height 2.8" — 7.1 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $96
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Five Interior Painted Glass Snuff Bottles, First Half 20th Century
  • Five Interior Painted Glass Snuff Bottles, First Half 20th Century
  • Five Interior Painted Glass Snuff Bottles, First Half 20th Century
  • Five Interior Painted Glass Snuff Bottles, First Half 20th Century
  • Five Interior Painted Glass Snuff Bottles, First Half 20th Century
  • Five Interior Painted Glass Snuff Bottles, First Half 20th Century
  • Five Interior Painted Glass Snuff Bottles, First Half 20th Century
  • Five Interior Painted Glass Snuff Bottles, First Half 20th Century
  • Five Interior Painted Glass Snuff Bottles, First Half 20th Century
  • Five Interior Painted Glass Snuff Bottles, First Half 20th Century
  • Five Interior Painted Glass Snuff Bottles, First Half 20th Century
  • Five Interior Painted Glass Snuff Bottles, First Half 20th Century
Provenance:

Lots 110-119 Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Estate of Miriam Ardagh, Toronto. Acquired in London, Geneva and Toronto during the 1960's.

CONDITION DETAILS

no condition problems noted

LOT 112
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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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