THREE ASIAN EXPORT-MARKET RECTANGULAR GILT-DECORATED BLACK LACQUER BOXES AND COVER 18TH/19TH CENTURY

Together with a set of six Chinese Export lacquer games trays, circa 1780; a Japanese white lacquer lobed box and cover decorated with red cranes; a Japanese gilt-decorated red and black lacquer small stand, 20th century; a Japanese red and gilt-lacquered quatrelobed box with removable tray on the interior, Edo period, and a Japanese red-lacquered wood frog-form box, 19th/20th century.  13 pieces.

All the lacquer boxes have the expected general wear and losses due to age. There is a large area of loss on the cover of the Japanese white lacquered box, and a small chip to the red-lacquered quatrelobed box.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.