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Boîte en laque rouge sculptée Chine, dynastie Qing, époque Qianlong (1736-1795)
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- laque rouge
de forme circulaire, le couvercle sculpté de la perle enflammée au centre poursuivie par trois dragons à cinq griffes sur fond de flots tumultueux stylisés, les bords soulignés d'une frise de grecques et les côtés de croisillons, l'intérieur et la base laqués noir ; accidents
Condition
A 2 ,5 cm crack and several old chips with associated losses of lacquer to the rim of the cover (the longest 6,5 cm along the edge), and to the rim inside the box (the longest a "c" shape section of approx. 5cm) ; a 4 cm x 7 mm restored dent to the foot rim, two other small dents to the edge of the cover. Some crackling to the black lacquer inside. The box would benefit from a professional restoration. Carving is good.
"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."
"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."