A MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID RED LACQUER CABINET MING DYNASTY OR LATER

of upright rectangular form raised on four feet, comprising eight open compartments, the framework inlaid with mother-of-pearl lotus scrolls reserved on a red lacquer ground, the interior lacquered black

Acquired in Monaco, 1991.

The lacquer shows general cracks and flakes, evident on the four legs. There are losses to the inlay such as the front feet and to the lower right of the cabinet. There is general rubbing to the mother-of-pearl inlay such that some details of the lotus blooms are lost. The back of the cabinet with a three character inscription.
"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."

A similar cabinet is illustrated in Michael Beurdeley, Le Mobilier Chinois. Le Guide du Connaisseur, Paris, 1979, p. 58.