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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.

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

Auction Preview

A JIAQING PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE

Lot 34

A JIAQING PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE

Sold: $2,300

 
A REVERSE PAINTED AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE IN THE MANNER OF WANG XISAN

Lot 44

A REVERSE PAINTED AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE IN THE MANNER OF WANG XISAN

Sold: $2,000

 
A VERY FINE PINK CASED GLASS LOTUS POD SNUFF BOTTLE

Lot 50

A VERY FINE PINK CASED GLASS LOTUS POD SNUFF BOTTLE

Sold: $2,300

 
A CORAL CARVED EIGHT IMMORTALS SNUFF BOTTLE

Lot 53

A CORAL CARVED EIGHT IMMORTALS SNUFF BOTTLE

Sold: $2,000

 
A BUTTERFLY FORM LAC BURGAUTE SNUFF BOTTLE

Lot 58

A BUTTERFLY FORM LAC BURGAUTE SNUFF BOTTLE

Sold: $1,600

 
A WHITE AND GREEN OVERLAY PINK SILKWORM SNUFF BOTTLE

Lot 95

A WHITE AND GREEN OVERLAY PINK SILKWORM SNUFF BOTTLE

Sold: $1,700

 
A CARVED JADE SHUANGXI 'DOUBLE HAPPINESS' SNUFF BOTTLE

Lot 108

A CARVED JADE SHUANGXI 'DOUBLE HAPPINESS' SNUFF BOTTLE

Sold: $2,800

 
A RARE REVERSE-PAINTED TRUE AMBER SNUFF BOTTLE IN THE MANNER OF WANG XISAN

Lot 199

A RARE REVERSE-PAINTED TRUE AMBER SNUFF BOTTLE IN THE MANNER OF WANG XISAN

Sold: $2,500