A CARVED POLYCHROME LACQUER BOX AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

of circular form, the top deeply carved through the red, green and yellow layers with a key-fret medallion enclosing scholars and their young attendants in a garden, the rounded sides of the box and cover with quatrefoil panels enclosing similar scenes, divided by ruyi florets and reserved on a dense floret diaper ground, the interior and base lacquered black

There is a 17cm area to the rim of the cover that is damaged, which extends 2.5cm vertically into the interior in one part. Part of this is also being held together with tape. There is also areas of flaking lacquer to the rim. There is an 11cm area and another 2cm area of damage to the rim of the base, and other areas of lacquer flaking to the rim.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."