A jadeite 'lychee' snuff bottle


Late 19th/20th centuryCarved as a cluster of lychee growing from leafy branches with a descending bird on one side; the matrix of white, russet, and apple-green coloration. 2in (5.1cm) high
|十九世紀末/二十世紀 翡翠雕荔枝式鼻煙壺ProvenanceJade House, Hong Kong, 7 July 1997Snuff Bottles from the Collection of Mr. Albert Chan Yue HongIn the 1970s and 1980s, in conjunction with my jewelry manufacturing business interests, I began to dabble in the work of making spoons and stoppers for snuff bottles. During that time, my attention became deeply attracted to them, and afterwards the bottles became my only love. Within the next decade or so I became obsessed with collecting them, never too busy during business travel to visit antique stores and auction houses around the world gathering up the ones I loved. My extreme obsession for this artwork made from seemingly every substance, style, and artistic technique possible was inexhaustible. I am grateful for Bonhams' help in allowing this group of collectibles to be appreciated and loved by fellow collectors, and for this I humbly extend my deepest thanks.我於1970-1980年代開始從事珠寶製作行業，由此有機會接收一些鼻煙壺的配壺蓋、配匙等工作。在近距離接觸鼻煙壺的過程中，我慢慢地被其吸引，最終鼻煙壺變成了我的收藏最愛。在隨後的十餘年間，每次出差時，我常常流連於世界各地的骨董店及拍賣行，搜羅心儀的作品，醉心於其包羅萬象的設計、巧奪天工的製作工藝，令人百看不厭。此次有幸得到邦瀚斯的協助，讓我的藏品能公諸於欣賞及喜愛的藏家，在此謹致予最大的謝意。