Boîte carrée en laque rouge sculptée Chine, dynastie Qing, époque Qianlong (1736-1795)

reposant sur un court pied droit, à décor d'un cartouche central délimité par des frises de grecques et de pétales, abritant un sage et ses deux serviteurs dans un paysage lacustre planté d'arbres et de pins, les côtés à décor de cartouches fleuris entrecoupés des huit emblèmes bouddhistes bajixiang, le pied et les bords soulignés d'une frise de grecques, l'intérieur laqué noir ; petits accidents et restaurations

Some age cracks ; a few small losses of lacquer restored especially to the foot and sides ; some areas of lacquer stabilized to the cover rim and to the box 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."