亚洲艺术品

专场简介

Freeman’s is privileged to bring Philadelphia collector Dr. Thomas Klein’s collection of Chinese snuff bottles to auction. On September 17th, some of Dr. Klein's finest examples will be made available at auction in New York for the next generation of enthusiasts. Many of these bottles were previously held in some of the most important collections assembled in the last quarter of the 20th century, such as the Bloch, Grimberg, J & J., and Bob C. Stevens collections, and handled and published by important dealers in the field such as Hugh Moss, Robert Kleiner, Robert Hall, Clare Chu and Susan Page. Dr. Klein was known as a strong competitor for puddingstone bottles, and his interest in mineralogical examples is further evidenced by the various jasper, agate, jade and jadeite bottles offered here. Glass, particularly monochromes, overlay, and carved examples, were also a focus, as were “organics” such as amber, coral, and even carved bamboo. Porcelain bottles, both molded and enameled, round out this varied collection.