Asian Art Auction

June 13, 2016

LOT 259

Lot 259

Group of Nine Snuff Bottles, 19th to 20th Century

Group of Nine Snuff Bottles, 19th to 20th Century
Lot 259 Details
Group of Nine Snuff Bottles, 19th to 20th Century

19至20世紀 鼻煙壺九件

Comprising four of finely wired cloisonné, three of enameled copper, one of mother-of-pearl, and one a stone inlaid double gourd
tallest height 3" — 7.6 cm.

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $1,020
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

From an Important Private Collection, London, England
Acquired mainly from Christie’s and Sotheby’s London, from the 1970s to the 1990s
Lots 243 - 273

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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