Lot 152
  • 152

Boîte couverte en bois incrustée Dynastie Qing, XVIIIE siècle

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description

  • Wood, stone
en forme de pêche, le couvercle à décor incrusté de pierres dures de fleurs et feuillage, l'intérieur laqué rouge à décor à l'or ; accidents (2)

Condition

There is a ca. 1.5cm wide loss to the wood on the raised rim of the lower half of the box and a ca. 5cm crack going from the rim extending into the side of the lower half of the box. There is a ca. 0.7x2cm large piece missing from the cover of the box and half of the fitted rim of the cover has broken off. There is some grainy residue to the surface of the painted red lacquer on the inside of the box.
"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."