An insidepainted boys at play crystal snuff bottle, signed ye zhongsan, beijingrock crystal, of almost flawless clarity. Leung at the 1974 canton trade fair a new school of inside painting made its appearance. Sothebys, new york, important chinese snuff bottles, from the mei ling collection, 15 march 1984, lot 208. The famous snuff bottle collector emily byrne curtis had a clear glass ring painted on the inside with butterflies and flowers to match one of her insidepainted snuff bottles. Carved, painted, or decorated snuff bottles show the exquisite taste and workmanship of asian artisans. Stevens, chinese painting as seen through snuff bottles, arts of asia, janfeb 1982, p. For the upper crust of chinese society, a snuff bottle was the equivalent of a rolex watch. Apr 11, 2019 the referred to as a starting point which i have streamlined is found in bob c.
Snuff bottles in the american museum of natural history collection. Despite this, chinese snuff bottles continue to be in production and are common collector s items to be proudly displayed. The collectors book of snuff bottles by bob c stevens. Carol michaelson, the use of archaism as a decorative motif in snuff bottles, journal of the international chinese snuff bottle society, winter 2000, p. The mary and george bloch collection volume 6 arts of the fire. The other book is lilla perrys book, which is called chinese snuff bottles. Snuff bottles article revised 705, 714 far east gallery. Snuff bottle, glass painted in coloured enamels, beijing, china, qing dynasty, qianlong reign period, 17361795.
Learn about the specialized world of collecting chinese snuff bottles. What we do know is that once the members of imperial court caught a. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Including many photographic examples that reveal the variety of. Stevens, a california court reporter who retired to japan in 1969 and wrote the collectors book on snuff. Kleiner, chinese snuff bottles from the collection of mary and george bloch, no. Mar 22, 2007 the adventures and studies of a collector, p. The book is produced in japan with the same high quality to ensure the superb feel of the original edition.
After smoking was prohibited in the 17th century, the chinese began using snuff as medicine, producing. Stevens, the collector s book of snuff bottles, no. Collectors book of snuff bottles by stevens, bob c. Stevens, the collector s book of snuff bottles, new york and tokyo, 1976, no. Stevens, the collector s book of snuff bottles, new york, 1976, no. Buy collectors book of snuff bottles 1st edition by bob c. I expect all these bottles fall in the range from 18901905. This book is produced in tokyo japan with high quality to ensure the superb feel of the original edition. Siy books about snuff bottles auktionshaus lempertz. Most snuff bottles do not measure more than 2 12 inches high and are made of amber, jade, ivory or cinnabar.
Stevens this exquisite volume covers snuff bottles made of all the various precious materials and discusses the fundamentals of collecting and details of the symbolism, motifs, reign marks, and seals. Despite this, chinese snuff bottles continue to be in production and are common collectors items to be proudly displayed. Enameled bottles from this period or sooner, said snuff bottle collector vincent fausone, jr. The variation in size of the pebbles sets up an attractive counterpoint to the beige matrix and the combination of shapes and sizes creates a strong design that compliments the simple and tactile form. Mar 19, 1982 to be offered next week are more than 270 bottles and dishes collected by the late mr. Questions on collectors book of snuff bottles 1 2 3. Stevens, the collectors book of snuff bottles, new york and tokyo, 1976, no. The referred to as a starting point which i have streamlined is found in bob c. A collector s handbook of miniature perfume bottles. It covers snuff bottles made of all the various precious materials and discusses the fundamentals of collecting and details of the symbolism, motifs, reign marks, and seals.
Read about manufacturers marks and how to identify a bottle by the mark. Stevens 1976, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The joe grimberg collection of chinese snuff bottles auction at sothebys september 14,2010 has 189 outstanding small vials in a variety of materials and designs. Snuff bottle collector this web site is a labor of love as an expression of gratitude to and admiration for a group of artists and craftsmen whose concentrated, patient works deserve a world audience. Bamboo publishing ltd in association with the victoria and albert museum, 1992.
Still, books on chinese snuff bottles are hard to come by. This important limited edition reprint is inevitable and fulfills the growing need of new. To be offered next week are more than 270 bottles and dishes collected by the late mr. There have been many informative books on snuff bottles published in the last 20 years, filled with useful attribution information as well as. Stevens, a california court reporter who retired to japan in 1969 and wrote the collector s book on snuff.
Detailsafter smoking was prohibited in the 17th century, the chinese began using snuff as medicine, producing special bottles for its storage. Cocacola memorabilia the collectors corner collectible beer trays a schiffer book for collectors collectible miniature perfume bottles collecting barber bottles. Ma zengshan, insidepainted snuff bottle artist ma shaoxuan 18671936. Bibliographic references citation, noteabstract, nal no white, helen. It is written by an authority who appears to be an elitist and obviously not downtoearth enough to even consider collecting anything but antiques. Pictorial price guide with history collecting lalique. During the yongzheng and qianlong periods, the jesuits taught chinese artisans to enamel on metal or glass. Sothebys, new york, fine and important chinese snuff bottles from the collection of bob c. Another has china inscribed on the bottom which would also be consistent for this time period. Collectors book of snuff bottles hardcover 1 sep 1976 by bob c.
The variation in size of the pebbles sets up an attractive counterpoint to the beige matrix and the combination of shapes and sizes creates a. For a similar inverted faces porcelain bottle see ibid, no. This website covers the types of materials used to make snuff bottles as well as a brief discussion of their history. These snuff bottles thus had very western themes, and are today very. The one book that any new collector should get a hold of is bob stevens snuff bottle book, the collectors book of snuff bottles. Snuff bottles were used by the chinese, mongolians during the qing dynasty to contain. Snuff bottle of flattened, rounded, rectangular form, carved on one side in low relief with branches of blossoming prunus and buds issuing from pierced rockwork, beside a fourcharacter relief inscription, jing guan shang wan, peacefully observing and enjoying, with cylindrical neck and oval footrim, the stone pure white. Tales, facts and fictions from the world of antiques.
This book is produced in japan with high quality to ensure the superb feel of the original edition. Weitere informationen zu diesem verkaufer verkaufer kontaktieren 14. Stevens, the collectors book of snuff bottles, nos. Soon, delicately handcrafted and ornate snuff bottles were a wildly popular symbol of status in the imperial courttobacco, imported from the new world, was prohibitively expensive for most commoners. The water, pine and stone retreat collection of snuff bottles.
A decent book, though, in my opinion, not worth the price. The adventures and studies of a collector by lilla s. Its not clear how snuff, what we know as powdered tobacco, first made it to china in the early to mid1600s. Stevens, the collectors book of snuff bottles, new york, 1976, no. Stevens, the collectors book of snuff bottles,1976,198.
See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Out of print for more than 10 years, this exceptional book has become a rare item sought after by collectors for many years. Stevens, part iii, 25 june 1982, lot 243 published. Exerpts from a collectors book of chinese snuff bottles by bob stevens. The art of the chinese snuff bottle part i worthwhile. Exerpts from a collector s book of chinese snuff bottles by bob stevens. Antique bottle collectors haven welcome to the leading educational internet site for finding, buying, selling and learning about antique bottles. The inside of her ring is lined with silver to protect the painting. Chinese snuff bottles for sale at online auction modern. Holden, rivers and mountains far from the world, the rachelle r holden collection, a personal commentary, new york, 1994, in slip cover. Buy collector s book of snuff bottles 1st edition by bob c. Chinese snuff bottles from bonhams private american. Dec 10, 2016 once indispensable cult objects of everyday enjoyment, the small works of art from the pants pocket today are collectors items highly searched after see more ideas about perfume bottles, bottle box and bottle.
Snuff bottle news newspapers books scholar jstor june 20 learn how and when to remove this template message. Stevens, the collector s book of snuff bottles, nos. The wonderful world of collecting perfume bottles second ed by jane flanagan. If you want to learn more about a particular category of bottle, or simply find out how much is my old bottle worth. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. This book clearly explains the history of snuff and its specialized bottles from the. Important chinese snuff bottles from the mack collection, london, 2000, cat.
The item youve selected was not added to your cart. Apr 26, 2020 snuff bottle, glass painted in coloured enamels, beijing, china, qing dynasty, qianlong reign period, 17361795. It covers snuff bottles made of all the various precious materials and discussed the fundamentals of collecting and details of the symbolism, motifs, reign marks, and seals. The collectors book of snuff bottles unknown binding january 1, 1994 4.
They typically have tiny spoons attached to the cork stopper top for ease of scooping the snuff. The collectors book of snuff bottles currently unavailable. China, beijing, dated 1928signed by ye zhongsan 1865 1945, one of the most prolific snuff bottle painters of the era, the skillfully executed work shows a continuous scene of boys playing blindmans buff in a garden edged with ornamental rocks and trees, on. The collection also includes some items from the famous erik hancock collection and those illustrated in bob stevens collectors book of snuff bottles. Snuff bottles provided a new medium for chinese craftsmen to demonstrate their artistry. Weatherhill, 1976 snuff boxes and bottles 312 pages. This important limited edition reprint is inevitable and fulfills the growing need of new collectors for reliable and useful reference on the subject. A collectors handbook of miniature perfume bottles.
Moreover, it includes extensive bibliography useful for further research. Chinese snuff bottles, hong kong and new york, 1994, pl. Collectors book of snuff bottles check price on amazon description. Extensive collection of inside painted snuff bottles.
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