Asian Art Online Auction

September 19, 2013

LOT 120

Lot 120

Three Porcelain Snuff Bottles, First Half 20th Century

Three Porcelain Snuff Bottles, First Half 20th Century
Lot 120 Details
Three Porcelain Snuff Bottles, First Half 20th Century

A famille rose and iron red chicken snuff bottle; a blue, white and iron red goldfish snuff bottle; a blue river fish snuff bottle
tallest height 3.3" — 8.5 cm.
chicken bottle with hall mark to base

Estimate $150-$250

Realised: $1,500
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Lot 120-125 Chinese Snuff Bottles from a Toronto Collection.

CONDITION DETAILS

chicken bottle with stopper glued to rim

LOT 120
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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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