Chinese Inside-Painted Brown Glass Snuff Bottle, 19th
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Description
A Chinese inside-painted brown glass snuff bottle dating from the 19th century. It features a continuous scene with six figures riding boats and a donkey. Each side of the glass has a beveled surface. The stopper has a metal spoon.
Dimensions are: 3 inches tall X 1 3/4 inches long X 1 1/4 inches wide, 7.6 cm X 4.4 cm X 3.2 cm. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: Chipping to the edges.
A reminder that all lots are sold as-is. We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece after its initial manufacture as diligently as possible; however, as stated in our terms, condition reports are statements of opinion and not representations or warranties. Oakridge Auction Gallery bears no responsibility for any error or omission.
Provenance: From the private, premier collection of a gentleman in Cleveland, Ohio. The items in the collection were acquired starting in the 1970s from auction houses including Christie's, Sotheby's, and Bonhams, as well as from various private collections in the United States. Works from this collection were offered in Oakridge Auction Gallery's December 2, 2021 sale titled "Appreciating Extravagance: Chinese Artwork from an Important Collection in Ohio."
Notes:
High resolution photos can be found here.
Dimensions are: 3 inches tall X 1 3/4 inches long X 1 1/4 inches wide, 7.6 cm X 4.4 cm X 3.2 cm. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: Chipping to the edges.
A reminder that all lots are sold as-is. We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece after its initial manufacture as diligently as possible; however, as stated in our terms, condition reports are statements of opinion and not representations or warranties. Oakridge Auction Gallery bears no responsibility for any error or omission.
Provenance: From the private, premier collection of a gentleman in Cleveland, Ohio. The items in the collection were acquired starting in the 1970s from auction houses including Christie's, Sotheby's, and Bonhams, as well as from various private collections in the United States. Works from this collection were offered in Oakridge Auction Gallery's December 2, 2021 sale titled "Appreciating Extravagance: Chinese Artwork from an Important Collection in Ohio."
Notes:
High resolution photos can be found here.
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Chinese Inside-Painted Brown Glass Snuff Bottle, 19th
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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