Lot 68
  • 68

BOITE COUVERTE EN LAQUE ROUGE SCULPTéE CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, éPOQUE JIAQING (1796-1820)

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • laque rouge
la forme polylobée, reposant sur un court pied droit souligné d'une frise de grecques, le couvercle à décor d'un médaillon central abritant une femme, sa servante et deux petits enfants sur une terrasse surplombant un décor rocailleux planté d'arbres, l'une assise sur un banc tenant un enfant dans ses bras, l'autre debout un éventail à la main, le pourtour orné de cartouches en réserve sur fond de grecques abritant lotus, camélias, pivoines, chrysanthèmes, iris et grenadiers en fleurs sur fond de croisillons, l'intérieur et la base laqués noir ; petits accidents

Condition

Expected wears and losses to the lacquer overall ; a 4 mm chip to the footrim ; the interior of the box repainted ; tiny losses and old wears and cracks as expected ; the actual color is less bright than the catalogue illustration would suggest.
"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."