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The Baur Collection - Chinese Snuff Bottles / Flacons à Tabac Chinois
373 pages
Color photos
Hard cover
29 x 23 cm
2,394 kg
Language : English & Français

The art of the snuff bottle occupies an important position in the history of arts and crafts of both China and the world. The first snuff bottles can be traced back to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), a relatively recent development in terms of the long history of China. From their initial status as a useful luxury item, snuff bottles became curios and collector's objects in both China and Europe. The catalogue features snuff bottles made from a range of materials including sixty-one glass snuff bottles, seventeen porcelain, eleven jade, fifty-seven quartz (from the purest rock crystal to velvety agate) and three in semi-precious stones. It also includes fourteen extraordinary snuff bottles made from organic materials: amber, coral, ivory, mother-of-pearl and lacquer. The book also features seven precious bottles decorated with enamel and gold on metal which are the highlight of the collection. Text in English and French.

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Book - The Baur Collection - Chinese Snuff Bottles - 2007

Chinese Art

Reserve price

No reserve price

Closing date

tomorrow

Sunday

Saturday

Friday

27 August

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Location

The Netherlands

United Kingdom

France

Italy

Poland

Belgium

Germany

Taiwan

Portugal

Spain

Japan

Luxembourg

Sweden

Hong Kong

Switzerland

Finland

Ireland

Romania

Türkiye

United States

Size

S (10–40 cm)

M (40–80 cm)

XS (under 10 cm)

L (over 80 cm)

Dimensions

Height

Width

Depth

Object

Asian art and objects

Vase

Asian sculptures statues carvings and figurines

Statue

Bowl

Plate

Asian ceramics glass and metalwork

Figure

Sculpture

Teapot

Incense burner

Dish

Seal

Snuff bottle

Buddhistic objects

Censer

Saucer

Baluster vase

Asian furniture and folding screens

Painting

Singing bowl

Figurine

Country of origin

China

Asia

Nepal

Tibet

Unknown

Material

Porcelain

Bronze

Wood

Ceramic

Earthenware

Metal

Stone

Brass

Copper

Paper

Agate

Enamel

Pottery

Silver

Bone

Clay

Marble

Jade

Glass

Stoneware

Lacquer

Alloy

Gold plated

Wood (Elm)

Gold leaf

Condition

Good condition

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Good condition - used with small signs of ageing

Excellent condition

Fair condition

Fair condition -  heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing

As new - unused

Needs restoration

Good

Very good

Very poor - showing significant decay, loss of original texture or solidity of the material

Poor - heavily used with major cracks, damages or major parts missing

Extras

No extra's

Period

Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

1850-1900

1700-1750

1800-1850

1750-1800

20th century

Kangxi (1662-1722)

1650-1700

1980-1990

Early 20th century

Qianlong (1736-1795)

Meiji period (1868-1912)

1970-1980

1910-1920

1900-1910

1920-1930

Late 20th century

Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

1950-1960

1600-1650

Guangxu (1875-1908)

Yongzheng (1723-1735)

1990-2000

Qing dynasty (Manchu China) (1692-1911)

Wanli (1573-1619)

Subject

Portrait

Famous landmarks

Asian art

Style

Antique

Classical

Contemporary

Antique inspired

Rustic

Technique

Mixed technique

Gouache

Mixed media

Signature

Original

Not signed

Signed

Hand signed

In the style of

Edition

Limited edition

1st Edition

Language

English

German

Colour

White

Blue

Brown

Green

Gold

Turquoise

Multicolour

Black

Yellow

Beige

Original/ Replica

Original/official

Reproduction/replica

Refurbished original

Decor

Blue and white

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