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December 05, 2011

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LOT 171

Lot 171

Rare Ivory and Lacquer Snuff Bottle, Qianlong Mark, 18th/19th Century

Rare Ivory and Lacquer Snuff Bottle, Qianlong Mark, 18th/19th Century
Lot 171 Details
Rare Ivory and Lacquer Snuff Bottle, Qianlong Mark, 18th/19th Century

With a superbly incised continuous garden scene depicting a lady and young acolyte on one side, two immortals on the other, the negative spaces lacquered black. Ivory stopper similarly decorated as the body
height 7.3" — 18.6 cm.
four-character Qianlong mark

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $3,444
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Rare Ivory and Lacquer Snuff Bottle, Qianlong Mark, 18th/19th Century
  • Rare Ivory and Lacquer Snuff Bottle, Qianlong Mark, 18th/19th Century
  • Rare Ivory and Lacquer Snuff Bottle, Qianlong Mark, 18th/19th Century
Provenance:

Lots 169 to 172: Snuff Bottles from a Quebec City Collection
Purchased from Hugh Moss, London in the 1980’s

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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