Two interior painted glass snuff bottles
(2)Estimate $1,500 – $2,000
comprising one painted with sages seated in a mountainous landscape, an inscription in black with a red seal, the other of translucent yellow glass painted with different birds amongst flowers and trees, an inscription and red seal to either side, stoppers
(2)
7.7 cm and 7 cm high
- Lot Sold $1,200 (Hammer Price)
- $1,464 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Rectangular bottle: dust to the interior but painted decoration clear and crisp. Rim, inner rim and exterior free from chips and cracks. Some deterioration beneath the stopper where the scoop protrudes, but int stone and metal mounts in good order. Rounded rectangular bottle: dust to the interior, but painted decoration clear and crisp. Rim, inner rim and exterior free from chips and cracks. Stone inset stopper and metal mounts in good order.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
