10th Mar, 2023 10:00
TWO-DAY AUCTION - Fine Chinese Art / 中國藝術集珍 / Buddhism & Hinduism
583
A DUAN STONE ‘BATS AND CASH COINS’ SNUFF BOTTLE, 1760-1860
1760-1860年端石蝙蝠紋鼻煙壺
Sold for €1,170
including Buyer's Premium
China. Of flattened oval form, supported on a short foot ring, rising to a cylindrical neck slightly tapering towards the flat lip, each side carved with two confronting bats with swirling wings and centered by a cash coin. The opaque stone of a dark chocolate brown color.
Provenance: An English private collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear, few minuscule nibbles to the rims, the stone with a natural fissure.
Stopper: Carved glass
Weight: 40.0 g
Dimensions: Height incl. stopper 64 mm, Diameter neck 13 mm and mouth 5 mm
With a padded silk box. (2)
Bats and cash coins are both auspicious symbols in Chinese culture. The bat signifies fortune or wealth, and the cash coin is a symbol of receiving benefits. They are often shown together due to their similar meaning.
This bottle is made from duan stone, a material that is highly valued by scholars and most often made into inkstones. Duan stone was traditionally used for grinding ink because of its light weight and soft but not slippery surface.
Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Bonhams New York, 19 September 2022, lot 69
Price: USD 4,080 or approx. EUR 3,800 converted at the time of writing
Description: A carved duan stone snuff bottle
Expert remark: Compare the related form, incision work, and material. Note the size (55 mm), inscription, and mark.
1760-1860年端石蝙蝠紋鼻煙壺
中國，長方圓角，直頸，短圈足。每面都雕刻著一隻圍著錢幣的蝙蝠。深褐色不透明石頭。
來源：英國一個中國鼻煙壺私人收藏。
品相：狀況極佳，輕微磨損，邊緣細小磕損，石頭有天然裂縫。
壺蓋：雕刻琉璃
重量：40.0 克
尺寸：含壺蓋高64 毫米，頸部直徑13 毫米 ，壺口直徑5 毫米
配置有内襯的盒子 (2)
此鼻煙壺由端石製成，端石是文人特別喜愛的材料，經常被製成硯台。端石質輕，表面柔軟而不滑，很適合用來磨墨。
拍賣結果比較：
形制：相近
拍賣：紐約邦瀚斯，2022年9月19日，lot 69
價格：USD 4,080（相當於今日EUR 3,800）
描述：1750-1800 端石刻雲龍銘文及舖首啣環鼻煙壺一件，或爲御製
專家評論：比較相近的外形、雕刻和材質。請注意尺寸(55 毫米)、款和款識。
China. Of flattened oval form, supported on a short foot ring, rising to a cylindrical neck slightly tapering towards the flat lip, each side carved with two confronting bats with swirling wings and centered by a cash coin. The opaque stone of a dark chocolate brown color.
Provenance: An English private collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear, few minuscule nibbles to the rims, the stone with a natural fissure.
Stopper: Carved glass
Weight: 40.0 g
Dimensions: Height incl. stopper 64 mm, Diameter neck 13 mm and mouth 5 mm
With a padded silk box. (2)
Bats and cash coins are both auspicious symbols in Chinese culture. The bat signifies fortune or wealth, and the cash coin is a symbol of receiving benefits. They are often shown together due to their similar meaning.
This bottle is made from duan stone, a material that is highly valued by scholars and most often made into inkstones. Duan stone was traditionally used for grinding ink because of its light weight and soft but not slippery surface.
Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Bonhams New York, 19 September 2022, lot 69
Price: USD 4,080 or approx. EUR 3,800 converted at the time of writing
Description: A carved duan stone snuff bottle
Expert remark: Compare the related form, incision work, and material. Note the size (55 mm), inscription, and mark.
1760-1860年端石蝙蝠紋鼻煙壺
中國，長方圓角，直頸，短圈足。每面都雕刻著一隻圍著錢幣的蝙蝠。深褐色不透明石頭。
來源：英國一個中國鼻煙壺私人收藏。
品相：狀況極佳，輕微磨損，邊緣細小磕損，石頭有天然裂縫。
壺蓋：雕刻琉璃
重量：40.0 克
尺寸：含壺蓋高64 毫米，頸部直徑13 毫米 ，壺口直徑5 毫米
配置有内襯的盒子 (2)
此鼻煙壺由端石製成，端石是文人特別喜愛的材料，經常被製成硯台。端石質輕，表面柔軟而不滑，很適合用來磨墨。
拍賣結果比較：
形制：相近
拍賣：紐約邦瀚斯，2022年9月19日，lot 69
價格：USD 4,080（相當於今日EUR 3,800）
描述：1750-1800 端石刻雲龍銘文及舖首啣環鼻煙壺一件，或爲御製
專家評論：比較相近的外形、雕刻和材質。請注意尺寸(55 毫米)、款和款識。
Zacke Live Online Bidding
Our online bidding platform makes it easier than ever to bid in our auctions! When you bid through our website, you can take advantage of our premium buyer's terms without incurring any additional online bidding surcharges.
To bid live online, you'll need to create an online account. Once your account is created and your identity is verified, you can register to bid in an auction up to 12 hours before the auction begins.
Intended Spend and Bid Limits
When you register to bid in an online auction, you will need to share your intended maximum spending budget for the auction. We will then review your intended spend and set a bid limit for you. Once you have pre-registered for a live online auction, you can see your intended spend and bid limit by going to 'Account Settings' and clicking on 'Live Bidding Registrations'.
Your bid limit will be the maximum amount you can bid during the auction. Your bid limit is for the hammer price and is not affected by the buyer’s premium and VAT. For example, if you have a bid limit of €1,000 and place two winning bids for €300 and €200, then you will only be able to bid €500 for the rest of the auction. If you try to place a bid that is higher than €500, you will not be able to do so.
Online Absentee and Telephone Bids
You can now leave absentee and telephone bids on our website!
Absentee Bidding
Once you've created an account and your identity is verified, you can leave your absentee bid directly on the lot page. We will contact you when your bids have been confirmed.
Telephone Bidding
Once you've created an account and your identity is verified, you can leave telephone bids online. We will contact you when your bids have been confirmed.
Classic Absentee and Telephone Bidding Form
You can still submit absentee and telephone bids by email or fax if you prefer. Simply fill out the Absentee Bidding/Telephone bidding form and return it to us by email at office@zacke.at or by fax at +43 (1) 532 04 52 20. You can download the PDF from our Upcoming Auctions page.
How-To Guides
How to Create Your Personal Zacke Account
How to Register to Bid on Zacke Live
How to Leave Absentee Bids Online
How to Leave Telephone Bids Online
中文版本的操作指南
创建新账号
注册Zacke Live在线直播竞拍（免平台费）
缺席投标和电话投标
Third-Party Bidding
We partner with best-in-class third-party partners to make it easy for you to bid online in the channel of your choice. Please note that if you bid with one of our third-party online partners, then there will be a live bidding surcharge on top of your final purchase price. You can find all of our fees here. Here's a full list of our third-party partners:
- 51 Bid Live
- EpaiLive
- ArtFoxLive
- Invaluable
- LiveAuctioneers
- the-saleroom
- lot-tissimo
- Drouot
Please note that we place different auctions on different platforms. For example, in general, we only place Chinese art auctions on 51 Bid Live.
Bidding in Person
You must register to bid in person and will be assigned a paddle at the auction. Please contact us at office@zacke.at or +43 (1) 532 04 52 for the latest local health and safety guidelines.
