AN APPLE GREEN JADEITE SNUFF BOTTLE, QING DYNASTY

AN APPLE GREEN JADEITE SNUFF BOTTLE, QING DYNASTY Expert’s note: Bottles from this group remain highly desirable, especially when the color is as even and striking as in the present example. China, 1780-1880. Of slightly bulbous ovoid form, rising from an oval foot to a sprawling neck with a slated lip and flat top, the intense apple green stone with shades of crystalline white, some russet inclusions near the neck, and a small russet vein near the foot. Provenance: American private collection. Condition: Excellent condition with some surface wear. Stopper: Porcelain in imitation of coral on a gilt platelet Weight: 69 g Dimensions: Height including stopper 64 mm. Diameter neck 19 mm and mouth 6 mm. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s New York, 24 March 2011, lot 1567 Price: USD 56,250 or approx. EUR 73,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A fine mottled green jadeite snuff bottle, 1780-1880 Expert remark: Compare the closely related mottled stone and similar size (6.5 cm). Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s New York, 24 March 2011, lot 1590 Price: USD 32,500 or approx. EUR 42,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A mottled green jadeite snuff bottle, 1800-1900 Expert remark: Compare the closely related mottled stone. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s New York, 14 September 2012, lot 1126 Price: USD 10,000 or approx. EUR 12,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A mottled green jadeite snuff bottle, 1780-1900 Expert remark: Compare the related form and similar mottled apple green stone. Note the smaller size (5.2 cm). Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Bonhams New York, 19 March 2018, lot 156 Price: USD 9,375 or approx. EUR 11,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A jadeite snuff bottle, 1780-1850 Expert remark: Compare the similar light green stone with splashes of white and apple-green veining. Note the smaller size (5.2 cm).