Asian Auction
Thu, Sep 23, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 175
Four Chinese Peking Glass Snuff Bottles
Estimate: $500 - $700
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
all with glass caps and bone spoons, comprising: one turtle form with clear recessed ground with engraved octagonal "shell" motif, deep purple relief carved edges, "feet", and swan decoration; clear ground with blue relief carved lion and dog decoration; two opaque yellow with green and blue relief carved dragonfly, duck, and fish decoration; largest˜3-1/4 x 1-7/8 in
Provenance: Estate of Ronald M. Lambe, Asheville, North Carolina
Condition
surface dirt and accretion, scattered surface scratches; dog and lion example with several cracks and air bubbles throughout
