Asian Auction, Session 1

December 03, 2012

LOT 318

Lot 318

Black Lacquer Inlay Snuff Bottle, Marked Qianli, 18th/19th Century

Black Lacquer Inlay Snuff Bottle, Marked Qianli, 18th/19th Century
Lot 318 Details
Black Lacquer Inlay Snuff Bottle, Marked Qianli, 18th/19th Century

Of flattened-flask form and decorated with flower diaper inlaid with gold flakes and mother-of-pearl triangles, two-character seal Qianli inlaid in gold wire to the base. Green glass stopper TOGETHER WITH a smaller 19th century black lacquer inlay snuff bottle
tallest height 2.1" — 5.4 cm.

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $2,160
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Black Lacquer Inlay Snuff Bottle, Marked Qianli, 18th/19th Century
  • Black Lacquer Inlay Snuff Bottle, Marked Qianli, 18th/19th Century
Provenance:

The Estate of Robert Canfield

Note:

The artist Jiang Qianli was one of the masters of inlaid lacquer, and whose work was prevalent during the early Qing Dynasty. Miniature lacquer wares bearing his name and style were often copied throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.
For a similar miniature black lacquer inlay design, see Christie’s New York ‘A Connoisseur’s Vision’, September 15, 2011, lots 919 and 928.

CONDITION DETAILS

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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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