Coffre en bois incrusté de nacre, Travail Portugais Colonial, XVIIIE siècle

en bois à décor incrusté de nacre à motifs de damiers, ornés de médaillons flammés, meublés de sujets bibliques et d'une croix, deux anges tenant un dessin, sur la façade 

Noble French Private Collection.

In colour: a little less darker than in the catalogue illustration. A few mother-of-pearl inlaid lack The lock doesn't work Overall good condition
"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."

The shape is typical to 17^th and 18^th centuries Spanish caskets (see: Sotheby's London, Important Continental Furniture, 4^th December 2007, lot 2). The decoration copying European prints is close to the ones on the 18^th century Indo-portuguese cabinets (see: Sotheby's New York, Important Old Master Paintings Including European Works of Art, 24^th January 2008, lot 160). The inlay design echoes the Ottoman furniture. For a Portuguese casket with Ottoman influence, see: Christie's London, Carpets, Furniture and Works of Art, 27^th September 2000, lot 219.