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Antique Glass Snuff Bottle Inside Painted Horse Signed

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« on: January 19, 2011, 02:13:43 am »

I realize that am probably the only one even seeing this forum. It will take a little time for the search engines to get it indexed, as well as word of mouth before I expect to see new members..

Just the same.. To spark a little discussion and get a few topics up and running, here is a bottle I have my eye on.

It is a simple painting, yet attractive to me, and appears like it could be a late 19th century bottle. That is a complete guess on my part as am still learning how to spot bottles that appear old.

The bottle itself appears to be blown glass. that is a plus towards giving it at least a little age.

Nothing fancy by any means.. I just like the over all look of the bottle.  Smiley

Wish I was a lot more experienced in translating signatures and seals. Hopefully I will learn more from upcoming members ! Grin

Comments appreciated as I am thinking of bidding on it. Four days left, currently at $ 25.00. That may actually be a bit too much already ??

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« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2011, 04:12:33 pm »

Wow !

This bottle started out at 20.00 at auction.

I thought it looked a little unique and special, but had no idea... 

I am still learning, and have minimal knowledge or referencing material to compare signatures. Other collectors abviously recognized something special about the bottle. Seems like it would likely have been the signature. Although the painting itself is really unique in appearance..

I really need to get educated on caligraphy. At least enough to be able and assign a name to signatures. Then reference the name as best as possible.

Ended up selling for $1136.00 ..  Shocked


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« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2011, 11:36:39 pm »

Hard to believe that such a average looking bottle sold for so much !

Do you know what made this so valuable to the bidders ?
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« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2011, 06:32:14 am »



Do you know what made this so valuable to the bidders ?

Yes.. It is signed, Master Ma Shao-Hsuan. A little more likely it was painted by one of his sons. Making a realistic value closer to about 500.00.
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« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2011, 12:43:22 pm »

This was an interesting bottle. I had my eye on it as well. This signature is Ye Zhongsan. Compare it with this one

http://www.snuffbottlecollector.com/ye_zhong_san/ye_zhong_san_2.htm

However: Be careful about just looking at signatures. There are counterfeit bottles bearing the signatures of famous painters, some are new counterfeits made to look old. Some are old counterfeits. These may even come from major auction houses, not just e-bay.
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« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2011, 01:16:37 pm »

Hmmm.... Guess I had this signature all wrong.

So does this one look to be Ye Zhongsan to you ?

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« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2017, 10:50:10 pm »

See below:  Grin Cheesy

Picked up on George's FIRST post by accident.  How far we have come here in just 6 years!  My gosh....
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« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2017, 12:52:07 am »

Way to go George...!
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« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2017, 02:51:28 am »

Wa....!!!!!

Can I buy the bottle for $25... Grin it's really an average looking bottle.

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« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2017, 07:39:27 am »

Dear Pin,
 
     You'd be lucky to get it for the US$1136.00 !  It is Ye Zhongsan the Elder, and looks very good.
I agree Pat - we have come a long way in 6 years.
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Wa....!!!!!

Can I buy the bottle for $25... Grin it's really an average looking bottle.

Pin


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« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2017, 04:14:43 pm »

How far we have come here in just 6 years!  My gosh....

No kidding Pat ! 
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