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A FINELY CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER FLORAL-FORM BOX AND COVER QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Lacquer
the lobed cover carved in high relief with three lychees growing on leafy branches, further lychee sprays around the sides, all reserved on a leiwen ground, the base incised with a lychee branch enclosed by a border of ruyi heads
Provenance
Christie’s Hong Kong, 28th October 2002, lot 592.
Condition
The side of the box cover has a 0.4 x 0.3cm chip to the tip of a leaf, and another 0.5 x 0.2cm chip to the underside of a leaf to one top corner of the cover. There are other minor nicks along the extremities. The box and cover have minor age cracks (longest approx. 2.5cm) with associated flakes, as consistent with age. The interior of the box shows traces of re-painting.
"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."