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Matthews Family Fine Chinese Snuff Bottles: Session I

Dreams Encapsulated: Matthews Family Fine Chinese Snuff Bottles, Session I is a curated selection of 222 snuff bottles with period to early 20th century examples featuring carved Jade, Opal, Rock Crystal, Coral, Quartz, Carnelian, Amber, Agate, Cloisonné and Porcelain, including important documented examples.

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Auction and Contact Information

Location

555 Washington Avenue Suite 129
St. Louis, MO 63101

Previews

Wednesday, November 9, 2022: 10am - 5pm CDT
Thursday, November 10, 2022: 10am - 5pm CDT

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A RARE AND IMPORTANT EIGHT IMMORTAL IVORY SNUFF BOTTLE FROM THE SASSOON COLLECTION

Lot 1

A RARE AND IMPORTANT EIGHT IMMORTAL IVORY SNUFF BOTTLE FROM THE SASSOON COLLECTION

Estimate: $500-2,500

 
A RARE CALLIGRAPHY SCROLL PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE

Lot 4

A RARE CALLIGRAPHY SCROLL PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE

Estimate: $500-1,000

 
A CARVED JADE MAISON MAQUET GILT MOUNTED SNUFF BOTTLE LIGHTER

Lot 8

A CARVED JADE MAISON MAQUET GILT MOUNTED SNUFF BOTTLE LIGHTER

Estimate: $500-1,500

 
AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN SCENE QIANLONG MARK SNUFF BOTTLE FROM THE LILLA S. PERRY COLLECTION

Lot 13

AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN SCENE QIANLONG MARK SNUFF BOTTLE FROM THE LILLA S. PERRY COLLECTION

Estimate: $20,000-40,000

 
AN UNUSUAL TURQUOISE OVERLAY ENAMELED QIANLONG SNUFF BOTTLE

Lot 38

AN UNUSUAL TURQUOISE OVERLAY ENAMELED QIANLONG SNUFF BOTTLE

Estimate: $500-2,500

 
A RARE SHIBAYAMA HANGING COVERED VASE SNUFF BOTTLE

Lot 47

A RARE SHIBAYAMA HANGING COVERED VASE SNUFF BOTTLE

Estimate: $500-2,500

 
A FINELY CARVED HO-TING HUNG HORNBILL LOTUS POND SNUFF BOTTLE

Lot 49

A FINELY CARVED HO-TING HUNG HORNBILL LOTUS POND SNUFF BOTTLE

Estimate: $1,000-2,000

 
A RARE 'TWO (2) BOY' QIANLONG SNUFF BOTTLE

Lot 51

A RARE 'TWO (2) BOY' QIANLONG SNUFF BOTTLE

Estimate: $2,000-5,000

 
A SUPERB FIVE CLAW DRAGON FIRE OPAL CARVED SNUFF BOTTLE

Lot 54

A SUPERB FIVE CLAW DRAGON FIRE OPAL CARVED SNUFF BOTTLE

Estimate: $1,000-3,000

 
A RARE CINNABAR OVERLAY REVERSE-PAINTED SNUFF BOTTLE

Lot 98

A RARE CINNABAR OVERLAY REVERSE-PAINTED SNUFF BOTTLE

Estimate: $2,000-4,000

 
A RARE BEIJING ENAMEL SNUFF BOTTLE WITH FOUR CHARACTER QIANLONG MARK

Lot 111

A RARE BEIJING ENAMEL SNUFF BOTTLE WITH FOUR CHARACTER QIANLONG MARK

Estimate: $2,500-5,000

 
A KANGXI MARK FAMILLE NOIR RELIEF SNUFF BOTTLE

Lot 132

A KANGXI MARK FAMILLE NOIR RELIEF SNUFF BOTTLE

Estimate: $1,000-3,000

 
AN ARCHAIC CARVED ROCK CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE

Lot 176

AN ARCHAIC CARVED ROCK CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE

Estimate: $1,000-3,000

 
A SUPERB FIVE CLAW DRAGON SNUFF BOTTLE

Lot 211

A SUPERB FIVE CLAW DRAGON SNUFF BOTTLE

Estimate: $2,000-6,000

 
A GUYUE XUAN 'THREE ABUNDANCES' AMBER GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE

Lot 213

A GUYUE XUAN 'THREE ABUNDANCES' AMBER GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE

Estimate: $1,000-3,000

 
A FINELY CARVED QIANLONG RED OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE

Lot 219

A FINELY CARVED QIANLONG RED OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE

Estimate: $2,000-5,000