- 1303
A Chinese Export parcel-gilt black lacquer and pewter tea caddy, now fitted as a humidor circa 1820
Estimate
500 - 700 USD
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Description
- gilt/ painted wood, pewter
- height 8 1/2 in.; width 3 1/4 in.; depth 10 in.
- 21.6 cm; 8.3 cm; 25.4 cm
Condition
Good condition; small chip to lacquer of back left corner of top; and with lifting to lacquer to front left corner of top; minor cracks to lacquer; the interior lacking a handle to the pewter box which has been fitted as a humidor; some sun fading to lacquer of front panel.
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.
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.