A CHINESE EXPORT CARVED AND IVORY BASKET AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

of octagonal rectangular form, the box and cover finely carved and pierced with landscape panels and set with a handle; together with a carved ivory and wood tray, a silver mounted ivory box and cover and carved ivory pointer

The basket and cover are in good overall condition with the exception of some of the pierced panels slightly separating from the vertical frames, a break across the rear central panel of the basket, and three very minor losses to the pierced decoration on two panels; the tray is in good condition with the exception of a slight split at one join and the loss of one foot; the cylindrical box is in good condition with the exception of loss (4 x 0.4cm and 1.5 x0.1cm to the rim of the separated cover); and the pointer has a small loss to the tip.
"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."

Like her contemporaries the Duchesse de Berry developed a taste for exotic and oriental materials and objects. Even in one of her Austrian residences she later installed a Chinese Boudoir.