Armoire en bois laqué noir et incrusté Chine, dynastie Qing, XIXE siècle

ouvrant à deux vantaux, à décor incrusté de nacre et pierres dures de roches, fleurs, grenades et oiseaux sur les portes, rameaux fleuris et oiseaux sur les côtés, l'encadrement orné de cartouches de fleurs sur fond de croisillons de nacre, la ferrure centrale en émaux cloisonnés du XVIII^{E siècle, les charnières peintes à l'imitation du cloisonné}

Good overall condition with expected crackling to the lacquer ground ; some losses to the inlaid decoration ; some rubbing to the painting of the bronze hinge ; accidents to the feet ; a big chock to the upper part of the right mount and a crack to the right side to the upper right corner ; a crack to the left side to the left down corner ; the inside of the doors with a long vertical crack each.
"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."