TWO CINNABAR LACQUER 'FRUIT' BOXES AND COVERS QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

each box and cover with straight sides, one of pomegranate shape and carved to the top with a large pair of fruiting pomegranate and flowering prunus with dark-green leaves, all reserved on a floret diaper ground, the other of peach shape and carved to the top with fruiting peaches borne on a bough with dark-green leaves, reserved on a diamond diaper ground, the sides of both boxes with wan diaper grounds, the interiors and bases lacquered black (4)

The boxes and covers are in overall good condition with expected areas of repainting, particularly on the edges and rims. The undersides and interiors have been relacquered. The pomegranate cover has a long horizontal crack on the interior 3 1/2 inches long, with a smaller associated crack running into a small circular bruised point, associated with fine spider-like cracks. The interior with four other small bruised points, and several fine cracks along the sides. The interior of the pomegranate box also with some cracks along the sides.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.