Lot 103 · Asian Art including the Snuff Bottle Collection of Mr Tan Hui Seng
Ye Zhongsan or the Ye family, dated by inscription 1924
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- Estimate
- A$800–A$1,200 hammer ≈ $598–$897
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Asian Art including the Snuff Bottle Collection of Mr Tan Hui Seng, Sydney · 3 May 2017
- Record ID
- TB-2026-1429508
- Record
- first seen 23 Jul 2026 · updated 23 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Chinese Inside-painted 'four Arts' Snuff Bottle, Ye Zhongsan or the Ye family, dated by inscription 1924. Bonhams, 3 May 2017, lot 103. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1429508.
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A Chinese Inside-painted 'four Arts' Snuff Bottle, Ye Zhongsan or the Ye family, dated by inscription 1924. Bonhams, 3 May 2017, lot 103. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1429508.
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From the same sale Asian Art including the Snuff Bottle Collection of Mr Tan Hui Seng · May 2017
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Chinese red glass overlay 'landscape' snuff bottle | — | A$500–A$800 | |
| A group of five Chinese hard stone snuff bottles (6) | — | A$400–A$600 | |
| A Chinese painted glass snuff bottle | — | A$400–A$600 | |
| 19th century to Republic period | Two Chinese Carved Rock Crystal Snuff Bottles | A$600–A$800 | |
| A group of four Chinese hard stone snuff bottles (4) | — | A$400–A$600 | |
| A Chinese enamelled silver 'dragon' snuff bottle | — | A$400–A$600 |
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