DuMouchelles
Live Auction

Decorative Arts, Fine Jewelry, Antique Furniture & Rugs

Sat, Aug 19, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Aug 20, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1327

PORCELAIN AND HARDSTONE SNUFF BOTTLES TWO

Estimate: $50 - $100

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000

PORCELAIN AND HARDSTONE SNUFF BOTTLES, TWO:One blue glaze bottle featuring an erotic female nude with a green stopper. Underglaze blue character mark to bottom; H 3 5/8". One carved dragon lapis lazuli snuff bottle; stone is blue with gold veins of sparkle. H 2 3/4" L 1 3/4".

Condition

The white bottle has a miniscule 1/16" crack at the rim. The lapis lazuli bottle has a 1" crack running through the side of the body, and the lid is detached from the spoon which is stuck inside the bottle. RB 8-2-17
 
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