Null Eight Chinese snuff bottles in cameo-folded glass, polychrome glass, hard s…

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Eight Chinese snuff bottles in cameo-folded glass, polychrome glass, hard stones and porcelain, 20th Century. 8 cm high. 5 caps are missing.

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Eight Chinese snuff bottles in cameo-folded glass, polychrome glass, hard stones and porcelain, 20th Century. 8 cm high. 5 caps are missing.

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[POETRY] GAUTIER (Théophile). Emaux et Camées. Published by G. Charpentier et Cie in 1884. In-12 format, half red morocco, spine ribbed and decorated. Illustrated with a frontispiece, two plates in black. Rubbing, good condition.

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

[HAEBLER & HERZ]. Neue farbige Vorlagen für die Textil-Industrie. Plauen, Christian Stoll, sd. In-folio in ff. of [2] ff. and 24 beautiful plates of Art Deco decorations in color for carpets and textiles, in publisher's printed lace-up portfolio. Title page spotted, otherwise a very good copy (with 4 color plates from Racinet's Ornement polychrome).

Estim. 1 000 - 2 000 EUR

A PAIR OF INSIDE-PAINTED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES, BY TING ERH-CHUNG A PAIR OF INSIDE-PAINTED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES, BY TING ERH-CHUNG China, 1868-1935. Each of rectangular form with rounded corners, rising from an oval foot to a cylindrical neck. Well hollowed to form a double gourd and delicately painted with trees and plants growing from weathered rocks as well as inscribed with poems. Both signed and sealed Ting Erh-chung and dated the year of Bingshen (1836, 1896, 1956). The cinnabar lacquer stoppers with metal platelets and spoons. Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and manufacturing irregularities. Provenance: A noted Belgian private collection Weight: 166 g and 145 g Dimensions: Height 9 cm each Literature comparison: For other snuff bottles by Ting Erh-chung see Chinese Snuff-Bottles, number one, Edited by Hugh M. Moss. Ting Erh-chung, also known as Ting Yu-Keng, work is known for its unique subjects and graceful execution. He was active from around 1895 to about ten years later and is highly regarded by collectors for his skill and rarity.

Estim. 250 - 500 EUR

A PAINTED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE WITH AUSPICIOUS FLOWERS A PAINTED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE WITH AUSPICIOUS FLOWERS China, 20th century. Of flattened globular form, rising from an oval foot to a waisted neck with flat mouth, painted with a continuous scene of peonies, chrysanthemums, and other auspicious flowers on a black ground, with a lappet border and a band of scrolls around the neck. Provenance: From the Dorf private collection. In 1975, Ted Dorf received a cinnabar snuff bottle from a family member, sparking a lifelong interest for collecting these portable treasures. The Dorfs were also active in the International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society and enjoyed collecting other forms of Chinese art as well, in addition traveling the globe and visiting museums. The Dorfs met at Temple University, and both held long careers in radio and broadcasting, serving on numerous company boards, truly sharing all aspects of their life with great passion. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, minor nibbling to the mouth and light surface scratches. Stopper: Glass in imitation of coral cabochon, carved spoon Weight: 50 g Dimensions: Height including stopper 63 mm. Diameter neck 16 mm and mouth 5 mm

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