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Rare boîte à collier couverte en laque incisée et peinte Dynastie Ming, XVIIE siècle
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- lacquer, wood
de forme ronde, à décor incisé et peint des deux côtés de fleurs de lotus et dragons sinueux alternés parmi les nuages en volutes, l'intérieur laqué jaune, accidents et restaurations (2)
Condition
The cover with a ca. 15cm wide section broken in two parts and reattached, and a ca. 8cm wide two-pronged crack extending from the rim. Several small aread of loss to the rim. The box with a ca. 12cm wide crack to the inner part around the opening and a ca. 3cm wide area of loss to the rim with an associated crack extending into the body. Small areas of loss to the rim.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Compare a carved cinnabar lacquer necklace box dated to the Jiajing period of the Ming dynasty, sold at Christie's London, 16th November 1998, lot 14.