A carved ivory double snuff bottle, 19th/20th century
(3)Estimate $1,000 – $2,000
each section of upright rectangular form, the sides carved with basket weave and reserved with four oval panels containing birds and flowering plants, including prunus, lily, chrysanthemum and bamboo, the base of each with a shou character, set on the shoulders with a small metal chain for suspension, stoppers
(3)
5.5 cm high
- Lot Sold $2,400 (Hammer Price)
- $2,928 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Some fine dark cracks on the shoulders and on the base, some enamel missing on the stoppers. Otherwise generally good condition.
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |