Asian Art Online Auction

September 19, 2013

LOT 113

Lot 113

Four Snuff Bottles

Four Snuff Bottles
Lot 113 Details
Four Snuff Bottles

The first of blue overlay glass with serpentine stopper; the second of turquoise with coral stopper; the third blue and white porcelain with purple glass stoppers; the fourth canton enamel with metal stopper
tallest height 2.4" — 6 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $60
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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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

blue and white bottle with small chip to interior foot rim; glass bottle with restored rim chip

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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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