Lot 31 · Asian Art
Ye Zhongsan or the Ye family, dated by inscription 1924
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- Estimate
- A$1,500–A$2,200 hammer ≈ $1,152–$1,690
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Asian Art, Sydney · 26 October 2016
- Record ID
- TB-2026-1646479
- 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, 26 Oct 2016, lot 31. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1646479.
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A Chinese Inside-painted 'four Arts' Snuff Bottle, Ye Zhongsan or the Ye family, dated by inscription 1924. Bonhams, 26 Oct 2016, lot 31. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1646479.
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From the same sale Asian Art · Oct 2016
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Chinese carved agate 'Sage' snuff bottle | — | A$1,000–A$2,000 | |
| 19th century | A Chinese 'sandwich' glass snuff bottle with white and apple-green splashes | A$1,000–A$2,000 | |
| A gilt bronze figure of a seated Lama | — | A$3,500–A$5,000 | |
| Four-character studio mark | A pair of Chinese famille rose ceramic bowls | A$3,000–A$4,000 | |
| A gilt-bronze figure of a seated Lama | — | A$2,800–A$3,500 | |
| 15th century with later restoration | A Pair Of Lacquered Sutra Covers | A$4,000–A$6,000 |
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