The Bistany Collection
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The Bistany Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles

This single owner auction of over 550 Chinese snuff bottles is the highly curated collection of Mr. Mitchell Bistany. His collection, begun in the 1960’s, is among the largest and most significant group to come to market in years. Please join us for our week-long gallery preview. Catalog online September 27th.

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615 Boston Post Road Suite 7
Sudbury, MA 01776

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Monday, October 16 - Sunday, October 22
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Mongol snuff bottle. China. 18th/19th century. Jade snuff bottle carved with a tree in low relief. Silver mounts set with cabochons of malachite and coral. Ensuite stopper. 3.25in H.

Mongol snuff bottle. China. 18th/19th century. Jade snuff bottle carved with a tree in low relief. Silver mounts set with cabochons of malachite and coral. Ensuite stopper. 3.25in H.

Estimate: $200-300

 
Porcelain snuff bottle. China. 19th century. Yellow ground with a clock face and the reverse an iron red dragon. 2.25in H.

Porcelain snuff bottle. China. 19th century. Yellow ground with a clock face and the reverse an iron red dragon. 2.25in H.

Estimate: $200-300

 
Imperial glass snuff bottle. China. 18th century. Octagonal form carved as an opening flower. Coral glass stopper. 2.5in H.

Imperial glass snuff bottle. China. 18th century. Octagonal form carved as an opening flower. Coral glass stopper. 2.5in H.

Estimate: $200-300

 
Interior painted crystal snuff bottle. China. Early 20th century. Scene of horses grazing. Signed Yeh Chung San. Coral and pearl stopper. 2.5in H.

Interior painted crystal snuff bottle. China. Early 20th century. Scene of horses grazing. Signed Yeh Chung San. Coral and pearl stopper. 2.5in H.

Estimate: $200-300

 
Cinnabar snuff bottle. China. 18th century. Waisted form. Surface carved with a pair of phoenixes and clouds. 2.5in H.

Cinnabar snuff bottle. China. 18th century. Waisted form. Surface carved with a pair of phoenixes and clouds. 2.5in H.

Estimate: $200-300

 
Rock crystal snuff bottle. China. Signed Yeh Chung San. Interior painted with a landscape. 2.25in H. Jadeite stopper.

Rock crystal snuff bottle. China. Signed Yeh Chung San. Interior painted with a landscape. 2.25in H. Jadeite stopper.

Estimate: $200-300

 
Peking glass snuff bottle. China. 18th century. Imperial workshop. Imperial yellow with basket weave carving. 2.5in H.

Peking glass snuff bottle. China. 18th century. Imperial workshop. Imperial yellow with basket weave carving. 2.5in H.

Estimate: $200-300

 
Enameled glass snuff bottle. China. 19th century. Decoration of millefleur on a gold ground. Chien Lung mark. 2.25in H.

Enameled glass snuff bottle. China. 19th century. Decoration of millefleur on a gold ground. Chien Lung mark. 2.25in H.

Estimate: $200-300

 
Mother of pearl and formative pearl snuff bottle. China. 19th century. Surface carved with dragons and butterflies. 2in H.

Mother of pearl and formative pearl snuff bottle. China. 19th century. Surface carved with dragons and butterflies. 2in H.

Estimate: $200-300

 
Interior painted rock crystal snuff bottle. China. 19th century. Facetted side. Scene of the port of Canton. Coral and turquoise stopper. 2.5in H.

Interior painted rock crystal snuff bottle. China. 19th century. Facetted side. Scene of the port of Canton. Coral and turquoise stopper. 2.5in H.

Estimate: $200-300

 
Yellow jade snuff bottle. China. 18th century. Carved as a snuff bottle bag. 2.75in H.

Yellow jade snuff bottle. China. 18th century. Carved as a snuff bottle bag. 2.75in H.

Estimate: $200-300

 
Peking glass snuff bottle. China. Ca. 1900. Goldstone. Shaped like a clenched fist. 1.5in H.

Peking glass snuff bottle. China. Ca. 1900. Goldstone. Shaped like a clenched fist. 1.5in H.

Estimate: $200-300

 
White porcelain snuff bottle. China. 18th/19th century. Moulded decoration of dragons, pearls and clouds. Carved glass stopper set with coral. Signed. 2.75in H.

White porcelain snuff bottle. China. 18th/19th century. Moulded decoration of dragons, pearls and clouds. Carved glass stopper set with coral. Signed. 2.75in H.

Estimate: $200-300

 
Imperial workshop snuff bottle. China. 18th century. Rock crystal with the surface carved with a poem and a longevity landscape. 2.25in H.

Imperial workshop snuff bottle. China. 18th century. Rock crystal with the surface carved with a poem and a longevity landscape. 2.25in H.

Estimate: $200-300

 
Agate snuff bottle. China. 19th century. Carved in the form of a fish. Silver mounts. Coral stopper. 3.5in H.

Agate snuff bottle. China. 19th century. Carved in the form of a fish. Silver mounts. Coral stopper. 3.5in H.

Estimate: $200-300

 
Peking enamel snuff bottle. Chien Lung mark (1735-1796) and of the period. European scene of a woman and child. 2in H.

Peking enamel snuff bottle. Chien Lung mark (1735-1796) and of the period. European scene of a woman and child. 2in H.

Estimate: $200-300

 
Jasper snuff bottle. China. 19th century. Carved with swimming ducks. 2.25in H.

Jasper snuff bottle. China. 19th century. Carved with swimming ducks. 2.25in H.

Estimate: $200-300

 
Imperial workshop enamel snuff bottle. Chien Lung mark (1735-1796) and of the period. Double gourd form. European subject matter. Gilt top. 2.5in H.

Imperial workshop enamel snuff bottle. Chien Lung mark (1735-1796) and of the period. Double gourd form. European subject matter. Gilt top. 2.5in H.

Estimate: $200-300

 
Porcelain snuff bottle. China. 19th century. Shaped as a white eggplant enameled with katydids. Fitted stand. 2.5in H of snuff bottle.

Porcelain snuff bottle. China. 19th century. Shaped as a white eggplant enameled with katydids. Fitted stand. 2.5in H of snuff bottle.

Estimate: $200-300

 
Figural porcelain snuff bottle. China. 19th century. Figure of Li Tieh Kuai. Pale yellow glaze. Coral stopper. 2.5in H.

Figural porcelain snuff bottle. China. 19th century. Figure of Li Tieh Kuai. Pale yellow glaze. Coral stopper. 2.5in H.

Estimate: $200-300