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Boîte polylobée en laque burgauté et incrustations de pierres dures Chine, dynastie Ming, XVIIE siècle
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- lacquered wood, stones, coral, mother of pearl, ivory
de forme octogonale à pans coupés, reposant sur un pied évasé à huit pans, le couvercle plat orné d'une dame de cour accompagnée de sa servante, chaque façette du couvercle agrémentée d'un cartouche polylobé abritant un immortel, ceux de la boîte contenant des fleurs et fruits se répétant autour du pied, deux caractères archaïsants dans un cartouche carré en nacre à la base, l'intérieur laqué noir (2)
Provenance
Spink and Son Ltd., London (according to label).
Condition
Some areas of restoration to the brown lacquer ground mostly around the inlaid design on the top part ; some of the mother-of-pearl faces of the figures on the sides may have been replaced ; the interior of the box has been re-lacquered mostly to the top part.
"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."
"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."